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Maiden Newton

Sutton Bingham Reservoir – Chetnole Inn loop from Maiden Newton

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
West Dorset
Maiden Newton

Sutton Bingham Reservoir – Chetnole Inn loop from Maiden Newton

Moderate

11

riders

Sutton Bingham Reservoir – Chetnole Inn loop from Maiden Newton

02:18

46.5km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5 m for 10 m

After 46.6 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.44 km

Dorset Knob Throwing Competition

Highlight • Settlement

Before you snigger, the Dorset Knob is a savoury biscuit that you should eat with Dorset Blue Vinny Cheese. This village hosts the annual Dorset Knob Throwing Competition, which is …

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2

4.72 km

Parish Church of St Mary, Hermitage

Highlight • Religious Site

Grade 1.
C12 and C13 nave and chancel. Octagonal bell-turret. South doorway Norman.

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3

17.6 km

All Saints Church

Highlight • Religious Site

c12 Norman church with restored c13/14th wall paintings. Church should be open

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4

17.8 km

Sutton Bingham Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Built in 1955 Sutton Bingham reservoir is managed by Wessex Water. It's a popular fishing and walking destination and a pretty spot for a stop off while riding around central …

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5

22.8 km

Barwick Church Lane and Holloway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A spectaculair Church Lane, with both the old church and a hollow lane - nearly in darkness...

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6

30.5 km

Stopped here couple of times. Friendly and good service with good food. Made to feel very welcome even when very wet. Good local/community feel. Seemed to be a knitting master …

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7

33.4 km

Chetnole Inn

Highlight • Cafe

Well regarded pub with bike-friendly outside seating. Lunchtime snack menu. Closed on Mondays.

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8

40.4 km

Beautiful, tree-lined, winding road. Usually totally sheltered from the wind.

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46.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.0 km

930 m

317 m

218 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

22.2 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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