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Hod Hill – Reflections on the River Stour loop from Shroton

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Iwerne Courtney Or Shroton

Hod Hill – Reflections on the River Stour loop from Shroton

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Hod Hill – Reflections on the River Stour loop from Shroton

04:06

14.5km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Dorset National Landscape

Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

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Parking

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2.68 km

Hod Hill

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Rising above the village of Stourpaine and the River Stour, Hod Hill is one of the chain of Iron Age hillforts that stretch from Hambledon Hill to Hengistbury Head. Hod …

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5.18 km

The White Horse Inn & Village Shop

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Serving good pub food and in a perfect spot for hikers and cyclists, the White Horse Inn is a good options for lunch. It was visited by Prince Charles in …

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7.09 km

Reflections on the River Stour

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Can be muddy and slippery along this stretch

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10.6 km

View of Hambledon Hill from Child Okeford

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The view of Hambleden Hill from Child Okeford. Hambleden Hill rises steeply to 190 metres above the Blackmore Vale and the river Stour below. It is one of the best …

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11.0 km

Child Okeford War Memorial

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1st and 2nd World War Memorial.

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11.0 km

St Nicholas Church, Child Okeford

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The church at Child Okeford. The tower dates back to the 15th century with the rest of church rebuilt in the 1870s.

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11.9 km

View of Rolling Hills in Dorset National Landscape

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If you come on a wet day..... like I did, be super careful on the declines.... the grass is so slippy, and it's easy to take a little tumble n slide.

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12.8 km

Hambledon Hill Iron Age hill fort

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Hambledon Hill is hailed as one of the best-preserved Iron Age hill forts in Britain and is one of the most iconic Neolithic landscapes in Europe. Towering 623 feet (190 …

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14.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.99 km

2.40 km

1.47 km

1.39 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.67 km

3.65 km

2.84 km

1.80 km

1.54 km

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

20°C

11°C

13 %

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Hod Hill – Reflections on the River Stour loop from Shroton

Hod Hill

The White Horse Inn & Village Shop

Reflections on the River Stour

View of Hambledon Hill from Child Okeford

Child Okeford War Memorial

St Nicholas Church, Child Okeford

View of Rolling Hills in Dorset National Landscape

Hambledon Hill Iron Age hill fort

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