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Shipton Gorge

Dorset, South West · population 375 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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Burton Bradstock 1.6 milesLoders 1.6 milesBothenhampton 1.6 milesBradpole 1.9 milesChilcombe 1.9 milesAskerswell 2 milesBridport 2.2 milesWest Bay 2.3 miles
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Days out & attractions in Shipton Gorge

Days out around Shipton Gorge – castles, lakes, viewpoints, hills and more, including 3 in Shipton Gorge itself. Each comes with a description, photo, address and map where available.

🏰 Castles & stately homes2🏞️ Lakes & lochs6🌄 Viewpoints5⛰️ Hills & peaks27🌿 Nature reserves2🏛️ Museums2🌳 Parks & gardens9🗿 Monuments & memorials5🏚️ Ruins1🏺 Archaeological sites14🖼️ Galleries2🏖️ Beaches & bathing spots3📸 Landmarks & sights8🛝 Playgrounds4

Days out

🏰 Castles & stately homes

🏰 Castle

Powerstock Castle

Nettlecombe · 3.1 miles

Earthwork remains of a Motte and Bailey Castle.

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🏰 Castle

Marshwood Castle

Duckpool · 6.8 miles

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🏞️ Lakes & lochs

🏞️ Lake

fish farm ponds

Chilcombe · 1.9 miles

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🏞️ Lake

fish farm ponds

Chilcombe · 1.9 miles

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🏞️ Lake

Burton Mere

Swyre · 2.5 miles

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🏞️ Lake

Chideok Manor Lake

North Chideock · 5 miles

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🏞️ Lake

Bridehead Lake

Littlebredy · 5.6 miles

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🏞️ Lake

Swan Lake

Abbotsbury · 6.8 miles

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🌄 Viewpoints

🌄 Viewpoint

Coast View point

West Bay · 2.5 miles

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🌄 Viewpoint

Colmer’s Hill

Symondsbury · 3.7 miles

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🌄 Viewpoint

Beacon

Abbotsbury · 5 miles

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🌄 Viewpoint

Jurassic Coast Viewpoint

Abbotsbury · 5.6 miles

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🌄 Viewpoint

Gerrard's Hill

Stoke Abbott · 6.2 miles

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⛰️ Hills & peaks

⛰️ Peak

Shipton Hill

Shipton Gorge · 0.6 miles · 170 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Eldon Hill

Shipton Gorge · 0.6 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Loders Hill

Yondover · 1.2 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Boarsbarrow Hill

Loders · 1.2 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Bothen (Hyde) Hill

Bothenhampton · 1.2 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Burton Hill

Burton Bradstock · 1.9 miles · 45 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Waddon Hill

Loders · 1.9 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Coneygar Hill

Bridport · 1.9 miles · 65 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Watton Hill

Bridport · 2.5 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Way's Hill

West Milton · 2.5 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Round Knoll

Mangerton · 2.5 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Mangerton Hill

Mangerton · 2.5 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Brown's Hill

Mangerton · 3.1 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Allington Hill

Birdsmoor Gate · 3.1 miles · 75 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Knight's Hill

West Milton · 3.1 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Colmer's Hill

Symondsbury · 3.7 miles · 101 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Thorncombe Beacon

Higher Eype · 3.7 miles · 132 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Quarry Hill

Chideock · 4.3 miles · 151 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Soapers Hill

Wynford Eagle · 5 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Denhay Hill or Jan's Hill

North Chideock · 5 miles · 140 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Coltleigh Hill

Mapperton · 5.6 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Dimstone Hill

Toller Whelme · 5.6 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Coppet Hill

Ryall · 5.6 miles · 161 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Golden Cap

Chideock · 5.6 miles · 191 m above sea level

+44 1297 489481

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⛰️ Peak

Hardown Hill

Morcombelake · 6.2 miles · 202 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Chapel Hill

Abbotsbury · 6.2 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Linton Hill

Abbotsbury · 6.8 miles

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Days out

🌿 Nature reserves

🌿 Nature reserve

Bothenhampton Nature Reserve

Bothenhampton · 1.9 miles

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🌿 Nature reserve

Valley of Stones

Littlebredy · 6.8 miles

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Days out

🏛️ Museums

🏛️ Museum

Bridport Museum

Bridport · 1.9 miles

South Street 25, Bridport DT6 3NR

+44 1308 458703

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🏛️ Museum

Beaminster Museum

Beaminster · 6.2 miles

+44 1308 863623

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Days out

🌳 Parks & gardens

🌳 Park

John Holt Play Area

Bothenhampton · 1.9 miles

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🌳 Park

St Mary's Churchyard

Bridport · 1.9 miles

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🌳 Park

Borough Gardens

Bridport · 2.5 miles

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🌳 Park

The Station Gardens

West Bay · 2.5 miles

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🌳 Park

St. Mary's Playing Field

Bridport · 2.5 miles

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🌳 Park

West Bay Salt House Green

West Bay · 2.5 miles

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🌳 Park

St. Swithun's Church Gardens

Bridport · 2.5 miles

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🌳 Park

West Lawn

Abbotsbury · 5.6 miles

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🌳 Park

Arboretum & Apiary

Abbotsbury · 5.6 miles

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🗿 Monuments & memorials

🗿 Monument

Thomas David Colfox

Symondsbury · 3.7 miles

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🗿 Monument

Corporal Neil Martin Blain

West Bexington · 3.7 miles

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🗿 Monument

Beacon

Higher Eype · 3.7 miles

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🗿 Monument

WW1 Memorial

Beaminster · 6.2 miles

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🗿 Monument

Robinson Memorial

Beaminster · 6.2 miles

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🏚️ Ruins

🏚️ Ruins

Chapel

Puncknowle · 4.3 miles

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🏺 Archaeological sites

🏺 Archaeological site

Nine stones

Winterbourne Abbas · 6.8 miles

Nine stones, archeological site. Stone circle with nine stones. Cannot be accessed from the nearby road.

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🏺 Archaeological site

Shipton Hill Settlement

Shipton Gorge · 0.6 miles

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🏺 Archaeological site

Chilcombe Hill Hillfort

Askerswell · 1.9 miles

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🏺 Archaeological site

Eggardon Hill Fort

Askerswell · 3.1 miles

+44 1297 489481

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🏺 Archaeological site

Eggardon Hill disc barrow

Askerswell · 3.7 miles

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🏺 Archaeological site

Bank Barrow

Long Bredy · 4.3 miles

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🏺 Archaeological site

Abbotsbury Castle

West Bexington · 5 miles

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🏺 Archaeological site

Tumulus

Littlebredy · 5 miles

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🏺 Archaeological site

Hut Circle

Littlebredy · 5.6 miles

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🏺 Archaeological site

Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows

Kingston Russell · 5.6 miles

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🏺 Archaeological site

The Grey Mare and her Colts

Abbotsbury · 6.2 miles

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🏺 Archaeological site

Abbotsbury Abbey Remains

Abbotsbury · 6.2 miles

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🏺 Archaeological site

Hampton Down Stone Circle

Portesham · 6.8 miles

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🏺 Archaeological site

Waddon Hill (Roman Fort)

Stoke Abbott · 6.8 miles

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🏖️ Beaches & bathing spots

🏖️ Beach

Hive Beach

Burton Bradstock · 1.9 miles

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🏖️ Beach

East Beach

West Bay · 2.5 miles

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🏖️ Beach

Seatown Beach

Chideock · 5 miles

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Days out

📸 Landmarks & sights

📸 Landmark

Mangerton Mill

Mangerton · 2.5 miles

+44 1308 485224

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📸 Landmark

Furleigh Estate Wine Tours

South Bowood · 5 miles

+44 1308 488991

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📸 Landmark

Kingston Russell Stone Circle

Littlebredy · 5.6 miles

+44 870 333 1181

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📸 Landmark

Langdon Hill

Chideock · 5.6 miles

+44 1297 489481

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📸 Landmark

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Abbotsbury · 5.6 miles

+44 1305 871387

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📸 Landmark

Stokewater Meadow Donkey Walking Days

Stoke Abbott · 6.2 miles

+44 1308 862045

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📸 Landmark

Abbotsbury Children's Farm

Abbotsbury · 6.2 miles

+44 1305 871817

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📸 Landmark

Abbotsbury Swannery

Abbotsbury · 6.8 miles

+44 1305 871858

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Days out

🛝 Playgrounds

🛝 Playground

West Bay Play Area

West Bay · 1.9 miles

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🛝 Playground

Litton Cheney Playing Field

Litton Cheney · 3.7 miles

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🛝 Playground

Netherbury Playing Field

Netherbury · 5 miles

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🛝 Playground

Abbotsbury Swannery

Abbotsbury · 6.2 miles

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Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Distances are as the crow flies from Shipton Gorge.

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