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Cadbury Castle is a Bronze and Iron Age Hillfort and has the most spectacular views across the Dorset Countryside. It is an archaeological paradise, with evidence of settlements from the Neolithic period through to the Romans.

Hidden slow flowing stream with good footpath on the way into Bruton

Turn right out of the car park and then left by the houses and straight up. We turned right after the second gate around the hill. Not a good route for buggies if you have kids, best to carry them

King Alfred's Tower is managed by the National Trust and is part of the nearby Stourhead estate. The tower is a 49m high folly designed in 1772. It's believed to mark the site where King Alfred rallied his troops in 878.

Just over half way up the gradient eases for a short distance. In the days of old, horses pulling a cart would be sent into a gallop to gain momentum for the steep section ahead. You are unlikely to see that nowadays but it is still known as "galloping plain" locally.

Closed for eating in during Covid, but open for takeaways. Good sélénographie drinks, breads, cakes and pizza.

old hunting ground...no matter how fit I was, it was always testing at the top when hitting 25%; last two ramps mean grinding it out no matter how many gears but a long recovery stretch when you hit the top to regain energy!

The road and fields around it were part of RAF Zeals Airfield between 1942-46. The control tower still stands and is now a modern house near the end of the road. A military plane on its way to the airfield crashed into the top of King Alfred’s Tower in 1944, killing the five American servicemen on board.

Decent pitch but as hard or easy as you make it.

Coffee, cakes and pizzas. why not stop to refresh.

A super scenic nice alternative to the main road where cars drive quite fast.

Cadbury Castle is an ancient hillfort that affords breathtaking panoramic views. The ramparts you see today were first raised by stone age men. In the Iron Age, they were fortified by the Durotriges tribe to defend against Roman invaders. The Durotriges were ultimately defeated in 70 AD and the Roman invaders torched the fort and the surrounding village. By 500 AD the fort was again standing tall to defend against Vikings. There is some speculation that the site was King Arthur’s legendary Camelot stronghold in the 6th century.

Bit of a killer this one that never quite settles at a steady gradient for more than a few dozen meters making it hard to find a pace, and gets worse and steeper the further you get. But isn't that the kind of stuff that make us love cycling? Well recommended!

It gets steeper the further up the climb you get!

“At the Chapel” is a really lovely restaurant, wine bar and cafe which is stylish and elegant if you want to spoil yourself! As well as the stylish interiors, it also has an outdoor terrace, and they also serve home made pastries and coffee to take away. Perfect for walkers or cyclists.

A short little section of path that soon leads into Bruton, this is a picturesque area where the stream runs under the houses.

Old chapel in the middle of Bruton that’s been converted into a modern restaurant, cafe and bar. Bike parking around the back on the lower road.

Very steep climb up to Alfred’s tower. Up to 20% in places.