By the time of the Dissolution of the Monasteries under King Henry VIII in 1539, Shaftesbury Abbey was the second wealthiest nunnery in the country. It was the last abbey …

Charlie Cosh

October 6, 2025

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The town hall was the headquarters of Shaftesbury Borough Council for much of the 20th century but ceased to be local seat of government when the enlarged North Dorset District Council was formed in 1974. It then became the home of Shaftesbury Town Council.

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

14.4km

04:02

300m

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

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Moderate

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

11.1km

03:01

170m

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

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Elevation 260 m

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Thursday 29 January

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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

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

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

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