United Kingdom Gold Hill in Shaftesbury
Gold Hill is a steep cobbled street in the town of Shaftesbury in the English county of Dorset. It is famous for its picturesque appearance; the view looking down from the top of the street has been described as "one of the most romantic sights in England.The image of this view appears on the covers of many books about Dorset and rural England, as well as on countless chocolate boxes and calendars. Gold Hill has also been used as a setting for film and television.
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Photography Tips
Spend some time getting the composition correct. ND grad filters would be very useful.
Travel Information
Park at the top of the hill.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset
07:22 - 16:24
| current local time: 06:47
Photo Themes
cobbled streets
Hills
Landscapes
Old Town
thatched houses
Locations
uk
England
Dorset
gold hill
shaftesbury
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