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The Dorsetshire Gap loop from Hilton

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The Dorsetshire Gap loop from Hilton

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The Dorsetshire Gap loop from Hilton

01:11

9.94km

220m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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202 m

Brewery Farm Camping and Sunset Views

Highlight • Rest Area

Grassy pitches. Beautiful sunsets as well if you’re lucky :)

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3.16 km

View of Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful stretch but a donkey’s trail so not really for cycling. Bumpy stretches before and after, mtb/hikers terrain!

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3.41 km

The Dorsetshire Gap

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The Dorsetshire Gap is, or Dorset Gap as it's known for short, is a dip in the Dorset Downs chalk ridge between Nordon Hill and Nettleton Tout, close to the …

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9.94 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

871 m

422 m

321 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

3.16 km

1.29 km

473 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

23°C

13°C

0 %

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The Dorsetshire Gap loop from Hilton

Brewery Farm Camping and Sunset Views

View of Dorset National Landscape

The Dorsetshire Gap

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