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South West England

Bockhampton Bridge – River Piddle Crossing loop from Dorchester South

South West England

Bockhampton Bridge – River Piddle Crossing loop from Dorchester South

Moderate

4.5

(2)

6

riders

Bockhampton Bridge – River Piddle Crossing loop from Dorchester South

02:43

43.2km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 24, 2026

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After 28.3 km for 81 m

Discouraged

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.24 km

Bockhampton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

lovely humped back bridge over the River Frome

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2

5.81 km

Thorncombe Woods and Thomas Hardy's Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Excellent Coffee and Cake stop.

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3

12.1 km

Athelhampton House and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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4

14.8 km

Tolpuddle Martyrs' Tree

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bit of history. You can rest under the tree good in the sun and the rain. Lots of sun at moment.
httpww.ancienttreeforum.co.uk/ancient-trees/ancient-tree-sites-to-visit/south-west/tolpuddle-martyrs-tree-2/

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19.1 km

Piddle Wood

Forest

6

21.1 km

Ford Crossing Near Winfrith Newburgh

Highlight • Natural

Who dares ride through the Ford?

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7

21.1 km

River Piddle Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This nice little cut through 'off road'. It is a mild gravel path. No problem for most. You do not need to go through the water - there are little bridges...

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24.7 km

Oakers Wood

Forest

9

28.6 km

St Nicholas Church, Moreton

Highlight • Historical Site

The Church of Moreton, UK is St. Nicholas Church, an Anglican church in the Dorset village of Moreton. The church is best known for its etched glass windows, which were …

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10

34.5 km

Bridleway Entrance

Highlight • Trail

B

43.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

8.45 km

7.79 km

4.24 km

1.98 km

Surfaces

14.9 km

14.0 km

12.2 km

2.09 km

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