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Hod Hill – Durweston Mill loop from Shillingstone

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Hod Hill – Durweston Mill loop from Shillingstone

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4.7

(9)

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Hod Hill – Durweston Mill loop from Shillingstone

05:04

17.7km

400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Dorset National Landscape

Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.79 km

View of Rolling Hills in Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

If you come on a wet day..... like I did, be super careful on the declines.... the grass is so slippy, and it's easy to take a little tumble n slide.

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3.63 km

Hambledon Hill Iron Age hill fort

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hambledon Hill is hailed as one of the best-preserved Iron Age hill forts in Britain and is one of the most iconic Neolithic landscapes in Europe. Towering 623 feet (190 m) above the Blackmore Vale and the River Stour, you are afforded breathtaking views which stretch into the neighbouring counties of Wiltshire and Somerset. The site, which is managed by the National Trust, is also considered one of the best examples of an unimproved calcareous grassland in England and is home to many rare plant and animal species. For more information, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/hambledon-hill.

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5.99 km

Hod Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rising above the village of Stourpaine and the River Stour, Hod Hill is one of the chain of Iron Age hillforts that stretch from Hambledon Hill to Hengistbury Head. Hod Hill is also home to a Roman fort and is now managed by the National Trust.

Hod Hill has deep ramparts making it a fun place to walk, especially for children. Grassy and abounding in insects, butterflies and plantlife, spring and summer bring out the best of the landscape here.

The Stour Valley Way path goes right through the centre of the fort, providing fantastic views on this mostly low-lying trail.

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6.70 km

View from the Ramparts, Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Historical Site

Young cattle enjoying the view too and not at all disturbed by our presence!

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8.16 km

The White Horse Inn & Village Shop

Highlight • Restaurant

Serving good pub food and in a perfect spot for hikers and cyclists, the White Horse Inn is a good options for lunch. It was visited by Prince Charles in 2012 as part of his visit to the village.

The inn also has a village shop attached to it, built by one of the owners to make up for the loss of the old shop. It serves essentials and is a welcome community spot.

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9.01 km

Durweston Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

A five-acre island surrounded by the River Stour with a campsite, old mill buildings, mill pool and peaceful stretch of the river.

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10.4 km

Sutcombe Wood

Forest

12.5 km

Bluebell Woods

Highlight • Forest

Good forest paths up to Shillingstone hill. Beautifuleven without bluebells. Take St Edwards Way into Shillingstone for refreshments

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13.7 km

Shillingstone Hill

Peak

17.3 km

Shillingstone Railway Station

Highlight • Cafe

On the North Dorset Trailway. Cafe here. Restored station. Very interesting. You can do the trailway on a road bike although in places.you just need to be careful

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17.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.82 km

3.23 km

2.79 km

1.47 km

1.24 km

165 m

Surfaces

7.16 km

4.57 km

2.46 km

2.28 km

703 m

536 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

29°C

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Hod Hill – Durweston Mill loop from Shillingstone

View of Rolling Hills in Dorset National Landscape

Hambledon Hill Iron Age hill fort

Hod Hill

View from the Ramparts, Dorset National Landscape

The White Horse Inn & Village Shop

Durweston Mill

Bluebell Woods

Shillingstone Railway Station

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