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Gold Hill, Shaftesbury – St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury loop from HMP Guys Marsh

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South West England

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury – St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury loop from HMP Guys Marsh

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8

riders

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury – St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury loop from HMP Guys Marsh

01:28

27.5km

260m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.41 km for 152 m

After 6.25 km for 119 m

After 6.43 km for 87 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.49 km

View of the Countryside Fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

6.30 km

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury

Highlight • Climb

Made famous by the Hovis advert in 1973, the cobbled climb of Gold Hill has just got more and more loved by the nation as the years have passed. The …

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3

6.35 km

Shaftesbury High Street

Highlight • Settlement

A small historic market town in Dorset. With origins going back to the Saxon times. Several cafe's and shops in the high street. We like Gold Hill café at the top of the famous Gold Hill cobbled street (separate highlight).

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4

6.36 km

St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury

Highlight • Historical Site

St Peters is the most ancient of all the churches in Shaftesbury and stands in the High Street. The registers date from 1623. It was built in the latter part of the 15th century.

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5

6.38 km

King Alfred's Kitchen

Highlight • Other

King Alfred's Cafe, perfect for a bacon butty stop!

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6

6.47 km

Holy Trinity Church, Shaftesbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Holy Trinity Church was rebuilt in 1842 and is situated in a pretty churchyard with great views.

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7

18.2 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Gillingham

Highlight • Religious Site

B

27.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

1.65 km

854 m

579 m

176 m

142 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

12.4 km

383 m

119 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 6 November

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4°C

36 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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