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South West England

The Dorsetshire Gap – St Andrew's Church loop from Hilton

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

The Dorsetshire Gap – St Andrew's Church loop from Hilton

Moderate

4.8

(4)

10

hikers

The Dorsetshire Gap – St Andrew's Church loop from Hilton

02:59

10.9km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Camping Site

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1

2.97 km

View of Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful stretch but a donkey’s trail so not really for cycling. Bumpy stretches before and after, mtb/hikers terrain!

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2

3.22 km

The Dorsetshire Gap

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Dorsetshire Gap is, or Dorset Gap as it's known for short, is a dip in the Dorset Downs chalk ridge between Nordon Hill and Nettleton Tout, close to the …

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3

8.60 km

St Andrew's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

the gates to the driveway seem to be always open, if come via the footpath you will need lift you bike over the gates. Church seems to be open all the time

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4

8.76 km

St Andrew's Church, Melcombe Horsey

Highlight • Religious Site

The elements of this church in Melcombe Horsey are mostly from the 14th century.
To the south, there are remnants of a deserted medieval village.

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5

10.7 km

Brewery Farm Camping and Sunset Views

Highlight • Rest Area

Grassy pitches. Beautiful sunsets as well if you’re lucky :)

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B

10.9 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.09 km

3.16 km

1.44 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

4.24 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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