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Buckhorn Weston

Pig Pen Paradise – Gold Hill, Shaftesbury loop from Buckhorn Weston

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South West England

Buckhorn Weston

Pig Pen Paradise – Gold Hill, Shaftesbury loop from Buckhorn Weston

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riders

Pig Pen Paradise – Gold Hill, Shaftesbury loop from Buckhorn Weston

03:47

56.9km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.4 km for 119 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

9.37 km

Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

Though my bike is in the way, you have to trust me. Exceptional views to be seen from here

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2

10.3 km

Pig Pen Paradise

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Pig pens all along the side of road, so many little piglets!!!

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3

30.6 km

Off-Road Route from Donhead St Mary to Higher Wincombe Farm

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Steep in parts 1:1 gearing useful, muddy after rain, I would suggest >40mm tyres.

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4

38.4 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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5

38.5 km

King Alfred's Kitchen

Highlight • Other

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

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6

51.3 km

The Buffalo

Highlight • Pub

Dog friendly pub with outdoor seating serving Italian food. Open Tue-Fri evenings from 5.30pm. Sunday 12-3pm, then evening from 5.30.

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B

56.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.9 km

3.85 km

1.65 km

335 m

233 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

25.7 km

3.74 km

132 m

112 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 13 July

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