Hodway Lane Trail Intersection – Shillingstone Hill loop from Shillingstone

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Hodway Lane Trail Intersection – Shillingstone Hill loop from Shillingstone

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Hodway Lane Trail Intersection – Shillingstone Hill loop from Shillingstone

01:26

12.2km

210m

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Moderate run. 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: July 27, 2026

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2.19 km

View of Hod Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Was nice to see the Hod from a distance. On a hike route I'd done Hambledon and Hod on same day, in really bad conditions. worth a go up there

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2.28 km

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

intersection with the trail

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2.46 km

The Black Cat Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

If you are travelling the Dorset trail way I highly recommend this cafe for a pit stop it’s only just opened and the coffee was amazing 😋 lovely friendly
staff and dogs are welcome x

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4.60 km

Shillingstone Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Shillingstone Hill is a tranquil place where you can escape the crowds and enjoy views over the Dorset countryside. The summit is close to peaceful woodland and there are plenty of paths to explore.

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6.33 km

Cacky Hill

Highlight • Trail

Pretty tough on the legs, rutty and soft. Pick your line.

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7.34 km

St Andrew's Church, Okeford Fitzpaine

Highlight • Religious Site

Unlike many churches in the 19th century, which only underwent partial restorations or reconstructions, the church of Okeford Fitzpaine was almost entirely rebuilt in 1866. Many materials from the original 14th-century church were used in this reconstruction.

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9.69 km

Shillingstone Railway Station

Highlight • Cafe

On the North Dorset Trailway. Cafe here. Restored station. Very interesting. You can do the trailway on a road bike although in places.you just need to be careful

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9.70 km

Shillingstone Railway Station & Museum

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The train line was removed in 1966 but this station was left. Volunteers and enthusiasts have worked here since 1997 restoring the station and laying some track in 2008. It's …

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