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South West England

The Cliff Ascent – Witchampton Manor Ruins loop from Compton Abbas

Road cycling routes

South West England

The Cliff Ascent – Witchampton Manor Ruins loop from Compton Abbas

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The Cliff Ascent – Witchampton Manor Ruins loop from Compton Abbas

03:49

68.0km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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After 49.0 km for 2.65 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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27.1 km

The Cliff Ascent

Highlight • Trail

Do it the other way - much more fun as a descent!

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2

27.7 km

Tarrant's Descent

Highlight • Climb

Steep descent. Slow down for the junction at the bottom.

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3

28.8 km

Tarrant Rushton Airfield War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Most people who pass by such a war memorial commemorating the victims will not have experienced the horrors of war firsthand. A dialogue invented by the writer Paul Harding might …

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32.9 km

Witchampton Manor Ruins

Highlight • Monument

These are the ruins of a former 13th century manor house. It's now a grade 2 listed remains.

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5

34.0 km

Rest and Be Thankful Bench, Witchampton

Highlight • Rest Area

A place for a rest if you need it

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6

36.7 km

Tree-Lined Road from Moor Crichel

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a stunning, almost art row of trees, quiet road and not too steep if you are going up. Links to many quiet back roads.

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7

44.0 km

Tree-Lined Country Road in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Cycleway

47.3 km

Half Hide Coppice

Forest

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68.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.4 km

5.84 km

3.20 km

1.38 km

1.34 km

976 m

Surfaces

38.6 km

26.8 km

2.66 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

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