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Bockhampton Bridge – Thomas Hardy's Cottage loop from Dorset

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South West England

Bockhampton Bridge – Thomas Hardy's Cottage loop from Dorset

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Bockhampton Bridge – Thomas Hardy's Cottage loop from Dorset

01:52

23.7km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.33 km

Athelhampton House and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

one of the finest Elizabethan manor houses in the country. good cafe and restaurant

Tip by

8.57 km

Three Cornered Coppice

Forest

3

14.2 km

Dorchester (Casterbridge in Thomas Hardy's Novels)

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the best preserved towns in the UK, Dorchester (AKA Casterbridge if you're Thomas Hardy) is beautiful.

There's historic buildings on either side of you, narrow streets and some …

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4

15.3 km

Bridleway from Dorchester to Stinsford Church

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Off road section from the bottom of Dorchester town (near Greys Bridge) to Stinsford Church.
Bridleway- mix of track/grass - not very hard but can be muddy and occassionally flooded. …

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5

17.0 km

Kingston Maurward House

Highlight • Settlement

Large Georgian English country house set in a 750 acre estate built by George Pitt (1663-1735) of Stratfield Saye House, cousin of William Pitt the Elder, between 1717 and 1720 …

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6

17.9 km

Bockhampton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

lovely humped back bridge over the River Frome

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7

19.5 km

Thorncombe Woods and Thomas Hardy's Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Excellent Coffee and Cake stop.

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8

20.0 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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9

23.1 km

Puddletown Copse Road

Highlight • Trail

Just a lovely road out of Puddletown. There is a seat in the Copse if you want to have a rest.

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B

23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.71 km

7.29 km

4.15 km

1.51 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

10.4 km

7.13 km

4.13 km

1.43 km

512 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 8 October

18°C

9°C

77 %

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