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Roman Road, Puddletown Forest – Thomas Hardy's Cottage loop from Dorchester

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Roman Road, Puddletown Forest – Thomas Hardy's Cottage loop from Dorchester

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Roman Road, Puddletown Forest – Thomas Hardy's Cottage loop from Dorchester

04:53

18.5km

170m

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 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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288 m

Greys Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Carries London Road over the River Frome towhich stood a few hundred feet to the north. Two metal plaques threaten transportation for life for anyone found guilty of wilfully damaging …

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1.16 km

Kingston Maurward Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Few gates but nice way across to bottom of Dorchester (Grey's Bridge). Runs alongside river and near to Stinsford. Thomas Hardy buried in Stinsford Church. You can come off Bockhampton …

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4.89 km

Roman Road, Puddletown Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

this continues over to Duddle Heath and then down into Puddletown forest

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5.16 km

Greenwood Grange Café

Highlight • Cafe

Not sure I would recommend. Probably neutral - not overly welcoming and tbh at present (25/06/15) a bit average. However great location for Hardye's cottages and walks. Note - you need to pay to park

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5.83 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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10.8 km

Bench with a View over the Hills

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2 benches to enjoy the view over the hills, the peace and good company..🐮

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12.2 km

Meadow Path towards the A35

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The start of a beautiful stretch through hilly meadows where cows graze and can be muddy.
Warning! This path ends at the A35, a busy motorway where there is no …

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16.9 km

Bridleway from Dorchester to Stinsford Church

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Off road section from the bottom of Dorchester town (near Greys Bridge) to Stinsford Church.
Bridleway- mix of track/grass - not very hard but can be muddy and occassionally flooded. …

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18.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

1.70 km

1.09 km

315 m

289 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.99 km

3.60 km

2.55 km

1.74 km

1.35 km

245 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

26°C

15°C

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Roman Road, Puddletown Forest – Thomas Hardy's Cottage loop from Dorchester

Greys Bridge

Kingston Maurward Bridleway

Roman Road, Puddletown Forest

Greenwood Grange Café

Thomas Hardy's Cottage

Bench with a View over the Hills

Meadow Path towards the A35

Bridleway from Dorchester to Stinsford Church

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