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Thomas Hardy's Cottage – Dorset Singletrack Trail loop from Dorset

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South West England

Thomas Hardy's Cottage – Dorset Singletrack Trail loop from Dorset

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Thomas Hardy's Cottage – Dorset Singletrack Trail loop from Dorset

02:34

9.43km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.09 km

Private Track – No Public Access

Highlight • Other

Made a mistake and took the right hand track rather than forward bridleway. Met with an angry farmer and by the sounds of it there are even angrier dogs elsewhere on the farm. Take care!

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5.01 km

Thomas Hardy's Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1800, this stunning thatched cottage was the birthplace of the famous writer, Thomas Hardy. Built by his great-grandfather, Hardy lived here for over 30 years and wrote some …

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3

5.07 km

Black Bottom

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Had no idea this section had such a name. I really should pay more attention to where I go! lol

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6.42 km

Dorset Singletrack Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Go looking and you will find some of the best riding in this area. What it is lacking in elevation it makes up for in technicality

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5

8.48 km

Puddletown Copse Road

Highlight • Trail

Just a lovely road out of Puddletown. There is a seat in the Copse if you want to have a rest.

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9.43 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.83 km

1.61 km

507 m

315 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.49 km

1.19 km

969 m

875 m

507 m

363 m

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