Greys Bridge – St Peter's Church, Dorchester loop from Dorchester

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Greys Bridge – St Peter's Church, Dorchester loop from Dorchester

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Greys Bridge – St Peter's Church, Dorchester loop from Dorchester

00:34

5.42km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.17 km

Greys Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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1.91 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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1.96 km

dorsetmuseum.org
Renovated and modernised mid 2021. Much improved. Usually has an exhibition as well as the five galleries. And a rather good Taste cafe.
Somewhere to put some calories back in and take in some culture.

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2.00 km

St Peter's Church, Dorchester

Highlight • Religious Site

St Peter's Church imposes itself on the skyline of Dorchester. The majority of the church dates from the 15th century, with later alterations and extensions over the following centuries.

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2.03 km

Dorchester Corn Exchange

Highlight • Other

Built in 1848, Dorchester Corn Exchange was originally used as a grain market. Recently it was converted into a plush venue for various cultural events.

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5.42 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.75 km

1.41 km

1.08 km

197 m

Surfaces

2.73 km