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Offroad track to cut through to Poundbury Road. Two bridges over river cerne

The remains of the old Market Cross from the 15th century, standing at the junction of Dorchester Road and Church Road. It consists of a square base and the lower part of a rough-hewn square stem, the whole thing standing about 5 feet high. It has beaded angles and on the west face are the much-weathered figures standing on a corbelled projection.

Stopped here couple of times. Friendly and good service with good food. Made to feel very welcome even when very wet. Good local/community feel. Seemed to be a knitting master class on one visit - knit and natter perhaps. Say hello to the horse who will be pleased to see you - probably expecting food...

As djcwey2402 says this is a much easier going now and even a few less gates. Used in winter after a bit of rain and it was fine - it would have involved a bit of walking in the old state.

This section of National Cycle Route 26 (and as such very well signposted) is very quiet - I passed one car and an off-road motorcycle. It is now predominantly dressed with chippings other than a few small sections passing through farmyards that are concrete.

Well regarded pub with bike-friendly outside seating. Lunchtime snack menu. Closed on Mondays.

About fifteen years ago I got my cycling legs on this stretch between Maiden Newton and Frampton. The Maiden Newton to Notton section is largely tarmac with a section of farm trail which isn't terrible but is gated. Notton onwards it becomes a little bit more interesting. Avoids the not too bad but twisty main road. In Notton there is a field prone to flooding which will rarely get iced over in the winter. Local kids have been known to skate there.

Off road and traffic free. Quite a few gates and can be a bit rough in winter - mud & gravel. There can be some significant flooding. Couple of v.short steep sections.