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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

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

01:43

6.35km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

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189 m

Forest Path at Gare Hill

Highlight • Trail

Fun double track taking you through the forest.

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994 m

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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1.02 km

Gare Hill Forest Track Entrance

Highlight • Forest

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

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1.76 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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4.11 km

Giant Oak Tree

Highlight • Natural

5.03 km

Forest Pond in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Natural

6.35 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

1.33 km

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

1.33 km

147 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Monday 10 August

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

Forest Path at Gare Hill

Hose Gate Road Summit

Gare Hill Forest Track Entrance

Lower Trail, Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Giant Oak Tree

Forest Pond in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

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