Hod Hill – Hod Hill Entrance loop from Blandford Forum

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Hod Hill – Hod Hill Entrance loop from Blandford Forum

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Hod Hill – Hod Hill Entrance loop from Blandford Forum

07:16

27.0km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

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Bus stop

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6.19 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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7.65 km

View from the Ramparts, Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Historical Site

Young cattle enjoying the view too and not at all disturbed by our presence!

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8.36 km

Hod Hill

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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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8.92 km

Hod Hill Entrance

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Spaces for a few cars

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10.9 km

Hambledon Hill Iron Age hill fort

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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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11.7 km

View of Rolling Hills in Dorset National Landscape

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If you come on a wet day..... like I did, be super careful on the declines.... the grass is so slippy, and it's easy to take a little tumble n slide.

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16.2 km

Shillingstone Railway Station

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On the North Dorset Trailway. Cafe here. Restored station. Very interesting. You can do the trailway on a road bike although in places.you just need to be careful

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