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Pig pens all along the side of road, so many little piglets!!!

Though my bike is in the way, you have to trust me. Exceptional views to be seen from here

Architectural Features: Chancel: Features single-stage angle-buttresses at the northeast and southeast corners. The east window is a well-proportioned 13th-century design with modern glass. There's a narrow 13th-century doorway in the north wall. Nave: Retains its original late 12th or early 13th-century north wall. It has 15th-century windows and a notable timber roof from the mid-15th century or later, supported by three trusses with moulded principals and tie-beams, decorated with wooden foliate bosses. Font: A 14th-century octagonal bowl on a modern plinth. Pulpit: Dates from 1635 and is an assembly of oak panels with incised ornamentation. Reredos: A late 14th or early 15th-century stone reredos depicting the Crucifixion with figures of saints. It was acquired in 1945. Porch: Added in the 16th century, constructed with Corallian limestone rubble walls and Shaftesbury Sandstone quoins.

17th Century: A pulpit from 1635 is a notable feature. 19th Century Restorations: The chancel arch was rebuilt and the nave extended to the west in 1885. A wooden belfry was also added in 1885. A more extensive restoration took place in 1896, costing £900. Building Materials: The church incorporates various local Dorset building stones, including Shaftesbury Sandstone, Corallian limestone from Marnhull, and Forest Marble.

History and Development: Foundation: The church was founded in the 13th century, with the first recorded Rector in 1297. Early Construction: The north wall of the nave, likely from the late 12th or early 13th century, is the oldest surviving part. It was originally an aisleless, two-compartment building. 13th Century Expansion: Around the mid-13th century, the chancel was rebuilt on a larger scale. A project to build a larger nave was started, with the south wall being built, but it was not completed to match the chancel's axis. 15th Century Additions: In the 15th century, new windows were added to the old north wall, and the nave was re-roofed.

The Church of St Paul in Hammoon, Dorset, is a charming and historically significant parish church, notable for its age and architectural features. It is a Grade I listed building, signifying its exceptional architectural and historic interest. Here's a breakdown of what makes St Paul's Church, Hammoon, special:

Using the power of moving water to drive a mill wheel is an ancient invention of the human spirit of discovery, the origins of which can be traced back to times long past. Thanks to such a construction, a watercourse - natural or artificial - could simply replace human or animal muscle power with the power of the natural elements, for example to grind grain into corn or to press oil from fruit. There are essentially two different ways of driving watermills: * Either the flowing water simply hits the blades of the water wheel from below to set it in motion; or * the water is guided - usually through a so-called "mill channel" - above the wheel and falls onto the blades; this type of construction is more efficient due to natural gravity.

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I imagine it to be a nice little cafe selling cakes, teas and coffees. unfortunately it only opens from 10am on a saturday

Was nice to see the Hod from a distance. On a hike route I'd done Hambledon and Hod on same day, in really bad conditions. worth a go up there

A very welcome stop to let your legs recover for a bit.

A very nice route indeed. Nothing too demanding at all. Give it a whirl!!!

The North Dorset Trailway now extends approximately 14 miles from Sturminster Newton to Spetisbury, with a section in Stalbridge they aim to link with, providing a safe route for walkers, runners, cyclists, equestrians and people with mobility scooters. The Trailway is largely made up of sections of the old Somerset and Dorset Railway which linked Bristol and Bournemouth until the 1960s.

No matter what section you're on here... The views are just so beautiful

Lovely mill house very close to stourpaine which has a brilliant pub called the white horse 🍻

The old hill forts offer terrific views once you get towards the top but if you are riding be prepared for plenty of pushing. It isn't flat.

Black Cactus is a very friendly cafe with delicious food. you can charge up, recharge and refresh. Nice space to park your bikes right infront too. dogs also welcome.

This former mill is now a building of apartments. If you run by here, you'll see a weir, a bridge, and a large millpond.

The train line was removed in 1966 but this station was left. Volunteers and enthusiasts have worked here since 1997 restoring the station and laying some track in 2008. It's now a mini museum with the restored station and some rolling stock and engines. They plan to extend the track towards Sturminster Newton and eventually run a heritage railway service. The cafe and shop are open when the station is open, currently Open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm.

Cracking little spot on the edge of the river Stour to stop for lunch, or even just a quick break from a day's riding!

Great family owned bike shop.