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Shillingstone Hill – Church of the Holy Rood Loop from Shillingstone

David Bulloch
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Shillingstone Hill – Church of the Holy Rood Loop from Shillingstone

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July 24, 2021

Shillingstone Hill – Church of the Holy Rood Loop from Shillingstone

Hard

05:01

17.6km

3.5km/h

390m

390m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Start point

Parking

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3.64 km

Hambledon Hill Iron Age hill fort

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hambledon Hill is hailed as one of the best-preserved Iron Age hill forts in Britain and is one of the most iconic Neolithic landscapes in Europe. Towering 623 feet (190 …

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2

4.38 km

Hod Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3

7.64 km

The White Horse Inn & Village Shop

Highlight • Restaurant

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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4

8.49 km

Durweston Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

A five-acre island surrounded by the River Stour with a campsite, old mill buildings, mill pool and peaceful stretch of the river.

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5

12.0 km

Woodland Coppice Hut

Highlight • Forest

6

12.2 km

Bluebell Woods

Highlight • Forest

Good forest paths up to Shillingstone hill. Beautifuleven without bluebells. Take St Edwards Way into Shillingstone for refreshments

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7

13.6 km

Shillingstone Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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16.9 km

Church of the Holy Rood, Shillingstone

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The Church of the Holy Rood is a Grade I-listed building in pleasant scenery on the edge of Shillingstone village. The church dates to the 12th century and the tower …

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17.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

1.65 km

1.65 km

1.38 km

1.26 km

913 m

630 m

Surfaces

6.70 km

5.37 km

3.01 km

1.70 km

780 m

< 100 m

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