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St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury – Gold Hill, Shaftesbury loop from Shaftesbury

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St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury – Gold Hill, Shaftesbury loop from Shaftesbury

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St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury – Gold Hill, Shaftesbury loop from Shaftesbury

01:30

21.5km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.2 km for 253 m

After 20.3 km for 87 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.3 km

Scenic View of Rolling Hills

Highlight • Natural

20.2 km

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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20.3 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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20.4 km

King Alfred's Kitchen

Highlight • Other

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

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20.5 km

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury

Highlight • Climb

Made famous by the Hovis advert in 1973, the cobbled climb of Gold Hill has just got more and more loved by the nation as the years have passed. The …

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21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

1.66 km

602 m

257 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

9.52 km

242 m

239 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

24°C

12°C

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St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury – Gold Hill, Shaftesbury loop from Shaftesbury

Scenic View of Rolling Hills

St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury

Holy Trinity Church, Shaftesbury

King Alfred's Kitchen

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury

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