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Bockhampton Bridge – Hardy's Cottage loop from Dorchester

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Bockhampton Bridge – Hardy's Cottage loop from Dorchester

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Bockhampton Bridge – Hardy's Cottage loop from Dorchester

02:53

11.0km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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288 m

Greys Bridge

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Carries London Road over the River Frome towhich stood a few hundred feet to the north. Two metal plaques threaten transportation for life for anyone found guilty of wilfully damaging …

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1.16 km

Kingston Maurward Bridleway

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Few gates but nice way across to bottom of Dorchester (Grey's Bridge). Runs alongside river and near to Stinsford. Thomas Hardy buried in Stinsford Church. You can come off Bockhampton …

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2.47 km

Bockhampton Bridge

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lovely humped back bridge over the River Frome

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5.33 km

Viewpoint Over Puddletown Forest

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At the edge of what can be ridden at puddletown. Lots of down options from here, down teep and narrow or wide and cruisey

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5.78 km

Roman Road Through Duddle Heath

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Actually you're supposed to not cycle through Duddle Heath, due to fear of cyclists coming off the track here and disturbing wildlife, nesting birds, vegetation etc. Regeneration of the heathland etc

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6.80 km

Hardy's Cottage

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If you are a Thomas Hardy enthusiast this is a must - the small cottage where he was born and grew up, writing his early novels. The garden is large …

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9.40 km

Riverside Path Near Lower Bockhampton Bridge

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Off road shared path from Lower Bockhampton bridge to Dorchester. Prone to flooding, particularly near Bockhampton bridge. Grey's bridge and Dorchester town centre is to the left, travelling from Bockhampton.

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9.45 km

Bridleway from Dorchester to Stinsford Church

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Off road section from the bottom of Dorchester town (near Greys Bridge) to Stinsford Church.
Bridleway- mix of track/grass - not very hard but can be muddy and occassionally flooded. …

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.31 km

1.40 km

1.00 km

189 m

128 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

2.46 km

1.82 km

1.47 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

14°C

7°C

47 %

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Bockhampton Bridge – Hardy's Cottage loop from Dorchester

Greys Bridge

Kingston Maurward Bridleway

Bockhampton Bridge

Viewpoint Over Puddletown Forest

Roman Road Through Duddle Heath

Hardy's Cottage

Riverside Path Near Lower Bockhampton Bridge

Bridleway from Dorchester to Stinsford Church

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