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St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury – Whimsical Sculpture House loop from Shaftesbury

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St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury – Whimsical Sculpture House loop from Shaftesbury

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St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury – Whimsical Sculpture House loop from Shaftesbury

02:18

36.2km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Parking

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234 m

King Alfred's Kitchen

Highlight • Other

King Alfred's Cafe, perfect for a bacon butty stop!

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251 m

St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury

Highlight • Historical Site

St Peters is the most ancient of all the churches in Shaftesbury and stands in the High Street. The registers date from 1623. It was built in the latter part of the 15th century.

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254 m

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Select your easiest gear and try and hold traction up this steep cobbled hill. Make it to the top and a cafe full of people will be clapping. Or just push and enjoy your surroundings.

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1.03 km

Foyle Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

It’s a lot of up, pick an easy gear and take it slow. Actually just go down, down is much better!

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6.54 km

Whimsical Sculpture House

Highlight • Structure

Impressive looking sculptures created by someone's home.

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17.7 km

Stalbridge Market Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

Stalbridge Market Cross is constructed using Ham Hill stone. The cross is dated from the 15th century and stands at an impressive 30 feet high.

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21.6 km

King's Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

The King's Mill is located next to the River Stour. Once an old mill, the building has been restored and is now a private residence.

Keep an eye out for the otters which live in this area.

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26.3 km

Views

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Though my bike is in the way, you have to trust me. Exceptional views to be seen from here

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36.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.3 km

1.26 km

547 m

109 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

11.2 km

468 m

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 21 May

23°C

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St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury – Whimsical Sculpture House loop from Shaftesbury

King Alfred's Kitchen

St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury

Foyle Hill

Whimsical Sculpture House

Stalbridge Market Cross

King's Mill

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