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South West England

Woodland Path Along the Stream – Frome Valley Trail loop from Dorchester West

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Woodland Path Along the Stream – Frome Valley Trail loop from Dorchester West

Moderate

5.0

(6)

47

riders

Woodland Path Along the Stream – Frome Valley Trail loop from Dorchester West

01:59

28.8km

240m

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: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.58 km

Tree-Covered Path

Highlight • Forest

Useful to hide from the rain when you're a wimp and cycling without waterproofs

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2

10.5 km

Woodland Path Along the Stream

Highlight • Forest

3

14.3 km

15th-Century Market Cross

Highlight • Monument

The remains of the old Market Cross from the 15th century, standing at the junction of Dorchester Road and Church Road. It consists of a square base and the lower …

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4

18.6 km

Frome Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

About fifteen years ago I got my cycling legs on this stretch between Maiden Newton and Frampton. The Maiden Newton to Notton section is largely tarmac with a section of …

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5

25.6 km

View of the Roman Aqueduct, Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Historical Site

If you are interested in history/archeaology this one might be for you:
geograph.org.uk/photo/1490567

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6

26.7 km

Poundbury Hill Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Wondeful views down to the Frome Valley and Dorset downs from Poundbury Hill Fort a scheduled Prehistoric and Roman archaeological remains and includes evidence of a Neolithic settlement, a substantial …

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7

27.0 km

The Great Field, Poundbury

Highlight • Cycleway

Largest Green Space in Poundbury newly created wildflower meadows and other habitats plus the Pavillion Cafe

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8

27.1 km

Poundbury Cemetery Monument

Highlight • Other

B

28.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

5.34 km

4.06 km

3.89 km

366 m

215 m

213 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

8.31 km

5.08 km

411 m

100 m

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Tuesday 1 September

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14°C

73 %

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