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Shillingstone Hill – Hod Hill loop from Turnworth

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Shillingstone Hill – Hod Hill loop from Turnworth

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Shillingstone Hill – Hod Hill loop from Turnworth

04:26

15.8km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: May 16, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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298 m

Horses at Sunset

Highlight • Monument

The Okeford Hill Beacon (also known as the Armada Beacon) is a prominent landmark situated on the summit of Okeford Hill, offering a panoramic viewpoint that overlooks the Blackmore Vale. …

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1.45 km

Shillingstone Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Shillingstone Hill is a tranquil place where you can escape the crowds and enjoy views over the Dorset countryside. The summit is close to peaceful woodland and there are plenty of paths to explore.

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5.67 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 …

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7.13 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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7.84 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 …

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8.40 km

Hod Hill Entrance

Highlight • Trail

Spaces for a few cars

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14.2 km

St Andrew's Church, Okeford Fitzpaine

Highlight • Religious Site

Unlike many churches in the 19th century, which only underwent partial restorations or reconstructions, the church of Okeford Fitzpaine was almost entirely rebuilt in 1866. Many materials from the original 14th-century church were used in this reconstruction.

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15.7 km

Okeford Hill Bike Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Views and walks after a bit of a climb. with a bit of off road cycling if you want it:
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okefordhillbikepark.co.uk

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15.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

2.23 km

1.51 km

1.20 km

160 m

Surfaces

6.59 km

3.23 km

1.90 km

1.67 km

1.45 km

1.01 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Shillingstone Hill – Hod Hill loop from Turnworth

Horses at Sunset

Shillingstone Hill

The White Horse Inn & Village Shop

View from the Ramparts, Dorset National Landscape

Hod Hill

Hod Hill Entrance

St Andrew's Church, Okeford Fitzpaine

Okeford Hill Bike Park

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