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Dorchester and West Knighton loop - Dorset

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Dorchester and West Knighton loop - Dorset

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Dorchester and West Knighton loop - Dorset

01:15

19.4km

190m

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: June 12, 2024

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Dorset AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.95 km

Bronze Age Barrows, South Dorset Ridgeway

Highlight • Natural Monument

South Dorset Ridgeway you drive past one of the richest archaeological regions in the country - surrounded by hundreds of bronze barrows and long barrows - especially here.

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12.8 km

West Knighton Village

Highlight • Historical Site

This serene village is wonderful to wander around thanks to the numerous historic buildings. From the old granary to the 11th century church, there's plenty to see. Find the village …

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17.9 km

Max Gate – Thomas Hardy's House

Highlight • Historical Site

Thomas Hardy's home for around 40 years, Max Gate lies on the outskirts of Dorchester. Before he turned his hand to writing extraordinary works of fiction, Hardy trained as a …

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19.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

6.04 km

1.03 km

790 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

5.15 km

721 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

31°C

13°C

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Bronze Age Barrows, South Dorset Ridgeway

West Knighton Village

Max Gate – Thomas Hardy's House

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