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South West England

Stourton With Gasper

Alfred's Tower – King Alfred's Tower loop from King Alfred's Tower

Running trails & routes

South West England

Stourton With Gasper

Alfred's Tower – King Alfred's Tower loop from King Alfred's Tower

Moderate

5.0

(1)

13

runners

Alfred's Tower – King Alfred's Tower loop from King Alfred's Tower

00:38

5.38km

90m

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: May 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

826 m

Forest Gravel Trail Near Gare Hill

Highlight • Cycleway

Great detour off the road

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2

1.22 km

View of Somerset from Cranborne Chase Forest Track

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here the forest opens up revealing some really stunning views out across Somerset!

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3

2.10 km

Forest Track Near Alfred's Tower

Highlight • Forest

Fun section of downhill (or a climb if you choose) in the forest near Alfred's tower.

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4

3.77 km

Forest road cut-through at Stourhead

Highlight • Trail

Useful cut through to get cross and mountain bikers back into the woods

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5

3.86 km

Alfred's Tower

Highlight • Monument

6

5.28 km

Alpine Coffee Caravan at King Alfred’s Tower

Highlight • Cafe

Really cool coffee and cake spot, a little caravan with locally sourced cakes, eco friendly coffee and a really nice owner. Apparently he is there most days (less often Monday and Tuesday)

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7

5.29 km

King Alfred's Tower

Highlight • Monument

Moderate trail with amazing woods and history

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B

5.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.65 km

597 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

1.56 km

597 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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18°C

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