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Bockhampton Bridge – River Piddle Crossing loop from Dorset

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Bockhampton Bridge – River Piddle Crossing loop from Dorset

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Bockhampton Bridge – River Piddle Crossing loop from Dorset

03:30

46.0km

370m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 28.9 km for 81 m

Discouraged

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.75 km

Thorncombe Woods and Thomas Hardy's Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Excellent Coffee and Cake stop.

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6.33 km

Bockhampton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

lovely humped back bridge over the River Frome

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9.21 km

Dorchester (Casterbridge in Thomas Hardy's Novels)

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the best preserved towns in the UK, Dorchester (AKA Casterbridge if you're Thomas Hardy) is beautiful.

There's historic buildings on either side of you, narrow streets and some …

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17.0 km

West Knighton Village

Highlight • Historical Site

This serene village is wonderful to wander around thanks to the numerous historic buildings. From the old granary to the 11th century church, there's plenty to see. Find the village …

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18.8 km

Mayers Pond Wood

Forest

28.3 km

built by James Frampton in 1744. The Frampton family are for ever associated with the Tolpuddle Martyrs. James Frampton a member of the jury at their trial - finding them guilty and sending them to Australia...

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30.1 km

Moreton Plantation

Highlight • Forest

This sweeping, coniferous forest is managed by the Forestry Commission and has plenty of tracks and trails to keep you occupied. Moreton Drive is a dead straight track that goes …

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33.3 km

River Piddle Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This nice little cut through 'off road'. It is a mild gravel path. No problem for most. You do not need to go through the water - there are little bridges...

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33.7 km

Ford Crossing Near Winfrith Newburgh

Highlight • Natural

Who dares ride through the Ford?

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36.7 km

Piddle Wood

Forest

46.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

10.8 km

9.32 km

981 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

14.6 km

11.3 km

1.01 km

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 16 June

19°C

15°C

52 %

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Bockhampton Bridge – River Piddle Crossing loop from Dorset

Thorncombe Woods and Thomas Hardy's Cottage

Bockhampton Bridge

Dorchester (Casterbridge in Thomas Hardy's Novels)

West Knighton Village

Moreton House

Moreton Plantation

River Piddle Crossing

Ford Crossing Near Winfrith Newburgh

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