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

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16.1km

320m

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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: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Dorset National Landscape

Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

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Parking

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170 m

Okeford Hill Viewpoint

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A leg-burning and lung-bustlingly steep climb but totally worth it for the view. There's a beacon up here worth looking out for as it was used during the Spanish Armada. …

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603 m

Horses at Sunset

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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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1.75 km

Shillingstone Hill

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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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5.97 km

The White Horse Inn & Village Shop

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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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7.44 km

View from the Ramparts, Dorset National Landscape

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

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8.14 km

Hod Hill

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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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8.71 km

Hod Hill Entrance

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Spaces for a few cars

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14.5 km

St Andrew's Church, Okeford Fitzpaine

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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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