View of Pilsdon Pen – Beaminster Village Centre loop from Crewkerne

View of Pilsdon Pen – Beaminster Village Centre loop from Crewkerne

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View of Pilsdon Pen – Beaminster Village Centre loop from Crewkerne

01:59

38.4km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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Parking

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15.9 km

View of Pilsdon Pen

Highlight • Viewpoint

The second-highest point in Dorset, Pilsdon Pen has the remains of an Iron Hill hillfort astride it as well as some magnificent views. By bike, you can get fairly close …

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15.9 km

View of Symondsbury and the Sea

Highlight • Natural

Gazing south from the high ridges of Pilsdon Pen, the lush Dorset countryside rolls out toward Symondsbury in a vibrant patchwork of green hills and deep dales. Punctuating the horizon …

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19.0 km

St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor

Highlight • Historical Site

Broadwindsor is a sleepy village nestling in the serene Dorset countryside. It has a pub, a little shop, as well as a listed 12th-century church, making it a perfect place stop for a while.

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23.6 km

Beaminster Village

Highlight • Settlement

lovely village to make a stop at

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23.6 km

Trading Post Vegetarian Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

A stellar veggie cafe in this cute village set in the hills of West Dorset. The breakfast menu is so good that you'll probably come back when you're not on your bike! Open Tuesday-Saturday 9.30-2.30

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23.7 km

Beaminster Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Beaminster is a traditional little town nestled in a picturesque valley. The town is a great base for exploring the idyllic Dorset countryside and has a great choice of accommodation, …

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23.8 km