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Thomas Hardy's Cottage – Bockhampton Bridge loop from Tolpuddle

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Thomas Hardy's Cottage – Bockhampton Bridge loop from Tolpuddle

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Thomas Hardy's Cottage – Bockhampton Bridge loop from Tolpuddle

04:07

50.2km

430m

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: May 27, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 39.8 km for 81 m

Discouraged

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.68 km

Puddletown Copse Road

Highlight • Trail

Just a lovely road out of Puddletown. There is a seat in the Copse if you want to have a rest.

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6.80 km

Thomas Hardy's Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1800, this stunning thatched cottage was the birthplace of the famous writer, Thomas Hardy. Built by his great-grandfather, Hardy lived here for over 30 years and wrote some …

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7.35 km

Thorncombe Woods and Thomas Hardy's Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Excellent Coffee and Cake stop.

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8.93 km

Bockhampton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

lovely humped back bridge over the River Frome

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11.0 km

Parsonage Plantation

Forest

14.4 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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20.9 km

Bronze Age Barrows, South Dorset Ridgeway

Highlight • Natural Monument

South Dorset Ridgeway you drive past one of the richest archaeological regions in the country - surrounded by hundreds of bronze barrows and long barrows - especially here.

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33.2 km

Horse Plot Plantation

Forest

39.2 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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41.0 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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50.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

15.9 km

13.6 km

1.25 km

282 m

199 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

10.5 km

9.27 km

1.51 km

315 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 6 July

29°C

13°C

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Thomas Hardy's Cottage – Bockhampton Bridge loop from Tolpuddle

Puddletown Copse Road

Thomas Hardy's Cottage

Thorncombe Woods and Thomas Hardy's Cottage

Bockhampton Bridge

West Knighton Village

Bronze Age Barrows, South Dorset Ridgeway

Moreton House

Moreton Plantation

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