Hambledon HillBell HillFiddleford ManorSt LukeBulbarrow HillMelbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs
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Shillingstone

Shillingstone is a town in Dorset district, Dorset, United Kingdom of about 1,170 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit: 45 churches, 45 forts & heritage and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Hambledon Hill, Hod Hill and Bell Hill.

50.8957° N, 2.2449° WPop. 1,170

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km134
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Hambledon Hill, hill near Shillingstone
Must-see

Hambledon Hill

Hill · 3 km

Must-see

Hod Hill

Hill · 3 km

Must-see

Bell Hill

Hill · 5 km

Places near Shillingstone by type

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One day from Shillingstone

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:06 pm

44 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Shillingstone
  2. Bell Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. Bulbarrow Hillhill · 1 hrs
  4. Fiddleford Manorheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. St Lukechurch · 30 min
  6. Melbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downstrek · 3 hrs
  7. Back in Shillingstone
Today’s loopShillingstoneStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shillingstone?

Hambledon Hill (hill, about 3 km), Hod Hill (hill, about 3 km), Bell Hill (hill, about 5 km), Fiddleford Manor (heritage site, about 5 km), St Luke (church, about 7 km), Bulbarrow Hill (hill, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Shillingstone?

134 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 parks, 8 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to Shillingstone?

St Luke, about 7 km by road; St Mary the Virgin (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Shillingstone?

Hambledon Hill, about 3 km by road; Hod Hill (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shillingstone?

Start in Shillingstone, visit Bell Hill, then Bulbarrow Hill, then Fiddleford Manor, then St Luke, then Melbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.