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Bockhampton Bridge – River Piddle Crossing loop from Dorchester South

Bockhampton Bridge – River Piddle Crossing loop from Dorchester South

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Bockhampton Bridge – River Piddle Crossing loop from Dorchester South

02:43

43.1km

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: June 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 28.3 km for 81 m

Discouraged

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.23 km

Bockhampton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

lovely humped back bridge over the River Frome

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5.81 km

Thorncombe Woods and Thomas Hardy's Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Excellent Coffee and Cake stop.

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12.1 km

Athelhampton House and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

one of the finest Elizabethan manor houses in the country. good cafe and restaurant

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14.8 km

Bit of history. You can rest under the tree good in the sun and the rain. Lots of sun at moment.
httpww.ancienttreeforum.co.uk/ancient-trees/ancient-tree-sites-to-visit/south-west/tolpuddle-martyrs-tree-2/

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19.1 km

Piddle Wood

Forest

21.1 km

Ford Crossing Near Winfrith Newburgh

Highlight • Natural

Who dares ride through the Ford?

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21.1 km

River Piddle Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This nice little cut through 'off road'. It is a mild gravel path. No problem for most. You do not need to go through the water - there are little bridges...

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24.7 km

Oakers Wood

Forest

34.4 km

Bridleway Entrance

Highlight • Trail

41.6 km

Max Gate – Thomas Hardy's House

Highlight • Historical Site

Thomas Hardy's home for around 40 years, Max Gate lies on the outskirts of Dorchester. Before he turned his hand to writing extraordinary works of fiction, Hardy trained as a …

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43.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

8.28 km

7.79 km

4.22 km

2.05 km

Surfaces

14.5 km

14.0 km

12.7 km

1.97 km

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

15°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Bockhampton Bridge – River Piddle Crossing loop from Dorchester South

Bockhampton Bridge

Thorncombe Woods and Thomas Hardy's Cottage

Athelhampton House and Gardens

Tolpuddle Martyrs' Tree

Ford Crossing Near Winfrith Newburgh

River Piddle Crossing

Bridleway Entrance

Max Gate – Thomas Hardy's House

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