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King Alfred's Kitchen – View of Shaftesbury loop from Shaftesbury

Routes
Running trails & routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
North Dorset
Shaftesbury

King Alfred's Kitchen – View of Shaftesbury loop from Shaftesbury

Moderate

17

runners

King Alfred's Kitchen – View of Shaftesbury loop from Shaftesbury

00:41

6.45km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.02 km

King Alfred's Kitchen

Highlight • Other

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

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2

1.13 km

Bell Street Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Just a normal, paid parking lot 🤷

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3

1.31 km

Holy Trinity Church, Shaftesbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Holy Trinity Church was rebuilt in 1842 and is situated in a pretty churchyard with great views.

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4

5.14 km

Melbury Beacon

Highlight • Climb

Hard climb to melbury beacon

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5

6.05 km

View of Shaftesbury

Highlight • Settlement

B

6.45 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.07 km

1.57 km

729 m

Surfaces

3.43 km

2.39 km

544 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Friday 22 May

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