Poxwell is a hamlet and civil parish in Dorset, England, situated within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The region's geography is characterized by rolling chalk hills, open countryside, and coastal paths, offering diverse terrain for outdoor pursuits. Its proximity to the Jurassic Coast and features like the Poxwell Pericline contribute to a varied landscape suitable for several sports like jogging, hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more. This area provides a natural setting for exploring the varied…
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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61.0km
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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11.7km
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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35.7km
03:08
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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39.1km
02:44
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Poxwell offers a range of outdoor activities including Jogging, Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region's diverse landscape, within the Dorset AONB, provides varied terrain for these pursuits. More than 57,000 visitors have explored the area on komoot.
Poxwell features a network of trails suitable for jogging, exploring chalk downlands and geological features like the Poxwell Old Quarry. Specific routes can be found in the Running Trails around Poxwell guide. These trails cater to various skill levels.
The Poxwell area provides numerous hiking opportunities, including coastal paths along the Jurassic Coast and routes through rolling chalk hills. Hikers can explore the Poxwell Pericline and Old Quarry. Detailed options are available in the Hiking around Poxwell guide.
Poxwell and its surroundings offer diverse cycling routes for road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. Options range from challenging paths through valleys to more gentle routes across chalk lands. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Poxwell and Cycling around Poxwell provide specific routes.
Poxwell is known for the Poxwell Pericline, considered a prime example of an eroded pericline in Britain, visible at Poxwell Old Quarry. The area is also part of the South Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and close to the Jurassic Coast. South Down offers expansive views over Weymouth Bay.
The Poxwell region offers trails suitable for various skill levels, including easier options for beginners and families. The diverse landscape allows for less strenuous routes across rolling chalk lands. The Easy hikes around Poxwell guide provides specific recommendations.
Outdoor activities in Poxwell are popular on komoot, with more than 57,000 visitors having explored the region. Routes in the area have received an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars from over 3,700 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Poxwell, including Running Trails around Poxwell, Hiking around Poxwell, Road Cycling Routes around Poxwell, Easy hikes around Poxwell, Cycling around Poxwell, MTB Trails around Poxwell, and Gravel biking around Poxwell.
For local administrative inquiries regarding Poxwell, the Poxwell Parish Meeting can be contacted. The phone number is (01305) 852550. The address is Manor Farm, Poxwell, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NB.
Yes, the Poxwell area provides options for mountain biking. The varied terrain, including chalk downlands and hills, offers suitable conditions for MTB enthusiasts. Specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Poxwell guide.
Gravel biking is an available activity in the Poxwell region, utilizing its network of trails and varied landscapes. Routes suitable for gravel biking can be explored. The Gravel biking around Poxwell guide offers specific options.

