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Horton Tower

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  • Location: Horton, East Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    June 18, 2023

    Cycling

    The pathway leading to Batchelor's lane from the Tower is easy to cycle past. Heading South East from the Tower (downhill), as soon as you see a hedge in the left-hand field, you'll notice the path entrance directly opposite on your right.

    December 29, 2022

    Road cycling

    thefollyflaneuse.com/horton-tower-or-sturts-folly-horton-dorset

    Horton Tower, also known as Sturt’s Folly, is one of those enigmatic erections whose history is vague and usually explained in sentences that begin ‘said to have been…’. What …

    December 29, 2022

    Road cycling

    thefollyflaneuse.com/horton-tower-or-sturts-folly-horton-dorset

    Horton Tower, also known as Sturt’s Folly, is one of those enigmatic erections whose history is vague and usually explained in sentences that begin ‘said to have been…’. What …
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    Horton Tower loop

    12.1km

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    Embark on the Horton Tower loop, an easy touring bicycle ride covering 7.5 miles (12.1 km) with an elevation gain of 330 feet (101 metres), typically completed in about 44…

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 70 m

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    Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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    Location: Horton, East Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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