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 view is stunning from the top of this notorious climb, which sadly didn't make the Top 100 climbs but entered as 101st. The gradient ramps up to 23% at one stage but the whole climb is only 150 metres (490 ft) so just grit your teeth. It'll be worth it.

PhilJ

September 7, 2018

Road cycling

Short, steep cobbled hill.

Kit P

February 23, 2021

Hiking

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.

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

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