Gurston Down Hillclimb – The Queen's Head Pub loop from Broad Chalke

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Gurston Down Hillclimb – The Queen's Head Pub loop from Broad Chalke

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Gurston Down Hillclimb – The Queen's Head Pub loop from Broad Chalke

01:02

9.38km

120m

Running

Moderate run. 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: July 22, 2026

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.58 km

Gurston Down Hillclimb

Highlight • Climb

This hill has been used for motor racing (timed hill climbs) since 1967.

The bridleway crosses a short distance higher than the cars race so you can always walk here, it just depends on how noisy it is.

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8.91 km

Chalke Valley Stores and Coffee Shop

Highlight • Structure

Great cafe, inside the shop (converted church) - don't miss!

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8.98 km

The Queen's Head Pub and Beer Garden

Highlight • Other

9.04 km

Village Café in Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Awesome little village cafe and shop in the back of the village church - good selection of cake and decent coffee. Closed in Sunday’s as the church is still uses.

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9.09 km

The Queen's Head Pub

Highlight • Pub

The Queen's Head in Broad Chalke is a nice country pub. They serve a nice meal, good beer and have a few rooms if you'd like to stay.

Open from Wed to Sun from 11:00 to 23:00.

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9.38 km

End point

Parking

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