It's worth taking a long hike here! A wonderful view over the green Dorset countryside, lots of nice benches and picnic areas and a recommended stop at the old abbey along the way

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August 22, 2025

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The main attraction of Park Walk is the breathtaking view. From this high vantage point, you can see for miles across the Dorset countryside, a landscape that inspired the works …

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

5.65km

01:36

120m

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

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03:07

170m

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

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

14.3km

04:02

300m

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

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Elevation 210 m

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

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View from Park Walk over Dorset Countryside

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

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

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

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