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Roman Road, Puddletown Forest – Thomas Hardy's Cottage loop from Hardy’s Cottage

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Roman Road, Puddletown Forest – Thomas Hardy's Cottage loop from Hardy’s Cottage

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Roman Road, Puddletown Forest – Thomas Hardy's Cottage loop from Hardy’s Cottage

03:39

13.5km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

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1.34 km

Roman Road Through Duddle Heath

Highlight • Trail

Actually you're supposed to not cycle through Duddle Heath, due to fear of cyclists coming off the track here and disturbing wildlife, nesting birds, vegetation etc. Regeneration of the heathland etc

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2

1.50 km

Rushy Pond

Highlight • Lake

An important watering hole for wildlife and the resident Dartmoor ponies, Rushy Pond buzzes with dragonflies and damselflies, whilst the pond’s surface is often disturbed by a newt surfacing for air or a grass snake on the hunt.
nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/hardys-cottage/things-to-see-and-do-at-hardys-cottage

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3

1.94 km

Roman Road, Puddletown Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

this continues over to Duddle Heath and then down into Puddletown forest

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4

2.68 km

Thomas Hardy's Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1800, this stunning thatched cottage was the birthplace of the famous writer, Thomas Hardy. Built by his great-grandfather, Hardy lived here for over 30 years and wrote some …

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5

5.28 km

No safe pedestrian crossing

Highlight • Structure

Warning: Busy two-way highway with no way for pedestrians/hikers to cross safely.
My Thomas Hardy walk (from the route book and Komoot) was forced to end here.
There's a bus …

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6

7.23 km

Meadow Path towards the A35

Highlight • Trail

The start of a beautiful stretch through hilly meadows where cows graze and can be muddy.
Warning! This path ends at the A35, a busy motorway where there is no …

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7

8.69 km

Bench with a View over the Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

2 benches to enjoy the view over the hills, the peace and good company..🐮

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8

12.3 km

Dorset Singletrack Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Go looking and you will find some of the best riding in this area. What it is lacking in elevation it makes up for in technicality

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13.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

1.70 km

868 m

340 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.31 km

2.34 km

1.48 km

1.41 km

520 m

454 m

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Saturday 7 November

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29 %

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