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Tree-Lined Pathway – View of Pilsdon Pen loop from Horton

Tree-Lined Pathway – View of Pilsdon Pen loop from Horton

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Tree-Lined Pathway – View of Pilsdon Pen loop from Horton

02:32

49.4km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.69 km

The second-highest point in Dorset, Pilsdon Pen has the remains of an Iron Hill hillfort astride it as well as some magnificent views. By bike, you can get fairly close to the top although the actual summit is only accessible on foot via a footpath. Still, from the lane here you can enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

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23.6 km

View of Symondsbury and the Sea

Highlight • Natural

Gazing south from the high ridges of Pilsdon Pen, the lush Dorset countryside rolls out toward Symondsbury in a vibrant patchwork of green hills and deep dales. Punctuating the horizon is the unmistakable, tree-crowned peak of Colmer’s Hill, guiding the eye across spectacular views that reach all the way to the coast.

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26.7 km

St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor

Highlight • Historical Site

Broadwindsor is a sleepy village nestling in the serene Dorset countryside. It has a pub, a little shop, as well as a listed 12th-century church, making it a perfect place stop for a while.

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39.2 km

Descent Into the Woods

Highlight • Forest

49.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.3 km

6.20 km

Surfaces

32.3 km

17.2 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

26°C

14°C

15 %

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Tree-Lined Pathway – View of Pilsdon Pen loop from Horton