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Tarrant Launceston

The Cliff Ascent – Blandford Forum Market Place loop from Tarrant Launceston

Road cycling routes

South West England

Tarrant Launceston

The Cliff Ascent – Blandford Forum Market Place loop from Tarrant Launceston

Moderate

5.0

(1)

15

riders

The Cliff Ascent – Blandford Forum Market Place loop from Tarrant Launceston

01:15

28.6km

170m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Camping Site

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1

1.54 km

The Langton Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

A friendly thatched pub in a pretty village by a ford. As well as the classic pub food, drinks and cake they also have a takeaway menu and local butcher. …

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2

4.64 km

The Cliff Ascent

Highlight • Trail

Do it the other way - much more fun as a descent!

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3

6.52 km

Bridge and Ford at the River Tarrant

Highlight • River

The River Tarrant is a small but historically significant river in Dorset, England. Here's a breakdown of its key characteristics:
Tributary of the River Stour: The Tarrant is a 12 …

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4

13.9 km

Blandford Forum Market Place

Highlight • Rest Area

Blandford destroyed by fire then rebuilt by the Bastard Brothers resulting in one of the most beautiful town centres in England

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5

14.3 km

View of the River Stour and Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

From this beautiful multi-arched stone bridge, you can enjoy views of the River Stour as it flows through Blandford Forum. The only downside is that it has a sidewalk on only one side.

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6

14.6 km

Union Hotel

Highlight • Historical Site

Good pub part or hall and Woodhouse brewery which is the local brewery

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7

15.9 km

River View Under the Bridge, Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Bridge

8

19.6 km

Parterre Gardens at Keyneston Mill

Highlight • River

Worth stopping here for a coffee as this high-end perfume shop actually serves some of the best coffee around and has a beautiful garden to sit in.

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B

28.6 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

2.08 km

928 m

444 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

1.03 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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