The Top 9 Attractions in Puddletown Forest
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Puddletown Forest. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Puddletown Forest is a region where 9
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 5, 2025
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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Rhododendron Mile
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
Catch this at the right time of the year and you'll understand why it's called Rhododendron Mile. A rolling road that cuts through Puddletown Forest, you'll fall in love with Southern Dorset's countryside.
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Rushy Pond
Highlight • Lake
An important watering hole for wildlife and the resident Dartmoor ponies, Rushy Pond buzzes with dragonflies and damselflies, whilst the pond’s surface is often disturbed by a newt surfacing for air or a grass snake on the hunt.
nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/hardys-cottage/things-to-see-and-do-at-hardys-cottage
nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/hardys-cottage/things-to-see-and-do-at-hardys-cottage
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Puddletown Forest
Highlight • Trail
Puddletown Woods in Dorset offers Mountain Bikers lots of short natural singletracks, downhill sections, crazy jumps even a sort of 4X track.
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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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