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

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
North Dorset
Shaftesbury

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

Moderate

10

riders

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: August 9, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.2 km for 253 m

After 20.3 km for 87 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

10.3 km

Scenic View of Rolling Hills

Highlight • Natural

2

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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3

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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4

20.4 km

King Alfred's Kitchen

Highlight • Other

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

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5

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

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

1.75 km

581 m

315 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

9.93 km

279 m

241 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 19 October

11°C

8°C

75 %

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