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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:

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.

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.

1st and 2nd World War Memorial.

Time has long forgotten Hammoon and it's an exquisite hamlet to wander around. The 16th century manor is one of the real highlights, with a two storey porch and history seeping out of its stone. One of the biggest thatched manor houses in the nation, you can practically hear Thomas Hardy's words in the air as you gaze at the architecture. Elsewhere in the village, the 17th century church is another wonderful building. Quiet and in its own world, it feels like only hikers pass through here. The Stour Valley Way passes through the village somewhat deliberately.

Excellent cafe stop, refurbished kitchen and now take cards & cash. Bacon, egg & avocado a must!

The Church of the Holy Rood is a Grade I-listed building in pleasant scenery on the edge of Shillingstone village. The church dates to the 12th century and the tower was added in the 15th century. Inside, you can observe 12th-century windows (the glass is from the 18th and 19th centuries), a 13th-century marble font, a 17th-century octagonal pulpit, and 19th-century box pews.

Fabulous lunches from the inventive Sharon

Super narrow, singletrack road that crosses the River Stour in the basin of the Blackmore Vale. Liable to flooding so pick your moments. You'll feel like you're riding in the fields with this one!

Cute farm shop serving top-notch local ice cream. Only open Thur/Fri/Sat 10am-4pm. Cash only!