Name: Kingston Maurward House
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Location: Stinsford, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Yellowham Hill Road – Yellowham Hill loop from Puddletown

38.8km

02:23

270m

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

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2. Yellowham Hill Road – Athelhampton House and Gardens loop from Dorchester South

47.7km

02:56

330m

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

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3. Thomas Hardy's Cottage – Kingston Maurward Old Manor loop from Dorchester West

20.6km

01:47

210m

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

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Chris

November 25, 2022

Large Georgian English country house set in a 750 acre estate built by George Pitt (1663-1735) of Stratfield Saye House, cousin of William Pitt the Elder, between 1717 and 1720 on the estate brought to him by his second wife Lora daughter of Audley Grey. The mansion was in red brick, but after derogatory comments from King George III, Pitt clad the house in Portland limestone. Much of the house is now used by Kingston Maurward College.

Thomas Hardy lived nearby and later referred to Kingston Maurward House as Knapwater House in his novel Desperate Remedies.

Paul

September 8, 2025

Free entry. Beautiful grounds.Barn Cafe a good cycling snack stop.

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Location: Stinsford, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

Kingston Maurward House

1. Yellowham Hill Road – Yellowham Hill loop from Puddletown

2. Yellowham Hill Road – Athelhampton House and Gardens loop from Dorchester South

3. Thomas Hardy's Cottage – Kingston Maurward Old Manor loop from Dorchester West

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