Expert 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: June 4, 2024

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

81 m in total

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.83 km

The Buffalo

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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29.6 km

Shillingstone Railway Station Café

The train line was removed in 1966 but this station was left. Volunteers and enthusiasts have worked here since 1997 restoring the station and laying some track in 2008. It's …

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46.7 km

View of Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

55.9 km

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury

Select your easiest gear and try and hold traction up this steep cobbled hill. Make it to the top and a cafe full of people will be clapping. Or just push and enjoy your surroundings.

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64.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.3 km

5.31 km

4.52 km

1.52 km

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

26.2 km

9.65 km

848 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

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Thursday 16 October

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Melbury Downs loop from Gillingham

The Buffalo

Shillingstone Railway Station Café

View of Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury

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