Forest Path at Gare Hill – Hose Gate Road Summit loop from Gare Hill

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Forest Path at Gare Hill – Hose Gate Road Summit loop from Gare Hill

Moderate

runners

Forest Path at Gare Hill – Hose Gate Road Summit loop from Gare Hill

00:44

6.19km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

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210 m

Forest Path at Gare Hill

Highlight • Trail

Fun double track taking you through the forest.

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1.01 km

Hose Gate Road Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Alternative off road route to get between Alfred’s tower and Gare Hill. Road bikes ok but you should have around 30c

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1.04 km

Gare Hill Forest Track Entrance

Highlight • Forest

Entrance to a network of forest tracks. Great for CX and MTB.

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1.78 km

Lower Trail, Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Forest

Take the lower trail for double track that’s a bit more open before rejoining the forest trail.

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2.72 km

Forest Double Track in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Forest

Great section of double track through the forrest.

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3.55 km

Dark Lane Climb

Highlight • Climb

A fantastic climb featuring a sharp hairpin bend near the top that adds a rewarding challenge. Spotting the house ahead signals you're almost at the summit, so shift into a …

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4.23 km

Gare Hill Woodpile

Highlight • Forest

Don't share bivvy spots

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5.38 km

Forest Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Forest

Much nicer than running along the road this trail skirts along the top and is a nice way to avoid the road linking up the bridleways and footpath network in the forest.

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6.19 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.74 km

439 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

880 m

389 m