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Gold Hill

Recommended by 44 hikers out of 45

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Location: Shaftesbury, North Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Gold Hill – View of Castle Hill loop from Shaftesbury

5.29km

01:29

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

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2. St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury – Gold Hill loop from The Maltings

14.5km

04:05

300m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

9.35km

02:34

150m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Kit P

February 23, 2021

Often called the prettiest street in England, Gold Hill is a steep, cobbled hill in the historic town of Shaftesbury. With its stunning old houses and ancient buttressed wall, protecting an Abbey built by King Alfred the Great, this hill draws visitors from all over the world. If you remember the 70s, you might also recognise this famous hill as being the location for the famous Hovis advert with the boy on the bike.

Charlie Cosh

November 15, 2022

An iconic hill made famous by the Hovis adverts.

Christine🔹

September 29, 2023

Tip: We have been here three times over the last few years and each time we managed to get a table in the café at the top of the street. One of the most beautiful views in England is made even more beautiful with cream tea or another treat! Here you sit quietly and just wait until no one is in sight: and then quickly take your dream photo!

In addition, the service is friendly and the prices are not too high. The view of Gold Hill is nowhere better than from here.

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Location: Shaftesbury, North Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

Gold Hill

1. Gold Hill – View of Castle Hill loop from Shaftesbury

2. St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury – Gold Hill loop from The Maltings

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

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