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South West England

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

South West England

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

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

02:56

43.8km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 3, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.02 km

Dorchester (Casterbridge in Thomas Hardy's Novels)

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the best preserved towns in the UK, Dorchester (AKA Casterbridge if you're Thomas Hardy) is beautiful.

There's historic buildings on either side of you, narrow streets and some …

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2

4.99 km

River Cerne at Gascoyne Lane

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Offroad track to cut through to Poundbury Road. Two bridges over river cerne

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3

11.6 km

Woodland Path Along the Stream

Highlight • Forest

4

11.6 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

15.3 km

15th-Century Market Cross

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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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6

35.7 km

Godmanstone Ridge

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7

39.3 km

Mill Lane by the River Cerne

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good back route into Charminster alongside the river. Usually fine for road bikes but can be some mud after rain

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8

40.3 km

Wooden Bridge Over the River Cerne

Highlight • Bridge

some great spots for a picnic

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43.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

11.9 km

7.86 km

6.26 km

894 m

270 m

186 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

14.5 km

10.7 km

195 m

171 m

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Thursday 7 May

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