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Winterbourne Steepleton

Hardy Monument

United Kingdom

England

South West England

Dorset

West Dorset

Winterbourne Steepleton

Hardy Monument

Hardy Monument

Mountain Biking Highlight

Recommended by 27 mountain bikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Dorset National Landscape

Location: Winterbourne Steepleton, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

Best Mountain Biking Routes to Hardy Monument

Easy
4.7
(3)
9
View of Maiden Castle – Hardy Monument loop from Dorchester South
01:47
23.5km
260m
Intermediate
5
Stone Sheep Washing Pool – Hardy Monument loop from Upwey
01:56
28.6km
430m
Expert
1
Hardy Monument – EBIKE Cafe loop from Weymouth
05:16
65.0km
940m

Tips

51m
The Hardy Monument is 22m high and was completed in 1844 to recognise the achievements of Sir Thomas Hardy, Flag Captain for lord Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar.
It's now managed by the National Trust.
Amazing views from here over Weymouth, Portland and along the coast as well as inland.
- October 17, 2022
Snips
Amazing view over Weymouth, Portland & Abbotsbury as well as Hardy Monument
- July 4, 2022
Bob
Great viewpoint. well worth it
- July 2, 2023

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Description

Location: Winterbourne Steepleton, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

Best Mountain Biking Routes to Hardy Monument

Easy
4.7
(3)
9
View of Maiden Castle – Hardy Monument loop from Dorchester South
01:47
23.5km
260m
Intermediate
5
Stone Sheep Washing Pool – Hardy Monument loop from Upwey
01:56
28.6km
430m
Expert
1
Hardy Monument – EBIKE Cafe loop from Weymouth
05:16
65.0km
940m

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