... This time you look the other way, but it's just as beautiful. Here too the best rest and picnic options. If you like, you can climb down the stairs to the place.

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August 22, 2025

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Castle Hill is the site of a medieval fortified house or "adulterine castle," which was built without a royal license during the period of civil war between King Stephen and …

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

5.29km

01:29

110m

100m

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

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

11.4km

03:06

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 loop from Shaftesbury

9.65km

02:39

150m

160m

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

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Elevation 210 m

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Friday 30 January

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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

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View of Castle Hill

1. Gold Hill – 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 loop from Shaftesbury

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