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South West England

Thomas Hardy's Cottage – Puddletown Forest loop from Dorset

Mountain biking trails

South West England

Thomas Hardy's Cottage – Puddletown Forest loop from Dorset

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2.0

(1)

8

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Thomas Hardy's Cottage – Puddletown Forest loop from Dorset

01:54

28.8km

220m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.7 km for 79 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.7 km

Moreton Ford Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

The River Frome runs immediately north of Moreton and features an impressive ford and a lengthy foot/cycle bridge. The bridge is narrow and most enjoyable to traverse, giving wonderful aspects …

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2

11.9 km

St Nicholas' Church and T. E. Lawrence Burial Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Cakes are served on the cart that was used to carry T E Lawrence's (aka Lawrence of Arabia) coffin to his final resting place - just a few metres down …

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14.0 km

Hurst Heath

Forest

4

16.9 km

Woodsford Castle

Highlight • Castle

This is the surviving part of a 14th-century castle, a rambling wing of great interest and charm, deep in Hardy country just outside Dorchester. Its roof has one of the …

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5

23.6 km

Hardy's Cottage

Highlight • Cafe

If you are a Thomas Hardy enthusiast this is a must - the small cottage where he was born and grew up, writing his early novels. The garden is large …

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6

24.1 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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7

25.5 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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8

25.7 km

View of Puddletown Forest

Highlight • Forest

4+ single track trails start from this spot.

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9

27.2 km

Puddletown Forest

Highlight • Trail

Puddletown Woods in Dorset offers Mountain Bikers lots of short natural singletracks, downhill sections, crazy jumps even a sort of 4X track.

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28.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

6.42 km

3.42 km

473 m

197 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

6.63 km

5.49 km

3.43 km

753 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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