Eggardon Hill Trig Point – View of Pilsdon Pen loop from Bridport

Eggardon Hill Trig Point – View of Pilsdon Pen loop from Bridport

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Eggardon Hill Trig Point – View of Pilsdon Pen loop from Bridport

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81.1km

1,190m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: August 14, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.0 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.29 km

Eggardon Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Eggardon Hill in southern Dorset has a trig point at 252m above sea level. It was an Iron Age hill fort and is now managed by the National Trust (free entry).
Great views inland and down to the coast.

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18.3 km

Quiet Road to Wynford Eagle

Highlight • Trail

22.0 km

St. Peter and St. Paul Church and Churchyard, Cattistock

Highlight • Other

really worthwhile going into this church

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22.0 km

Dorset Knob Throwing Competition

Highlight • Settlement

Before you snigger, the Dorset Knob is a savoury biscuit that you should eat with Dorset Blue Vinny Cheese. This village hosts the annual Dorset Knob Throwing Competition, which is …

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32.5 km

The Fox Inn Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a pub on the route that has amazing food but also allow you to camp in their garden. Call up beforehand but a great option, especially in the winter when the campsites are closed.

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39.2 km

Beaminster Village

Highlight • Settlement

lovely village to make a stop at

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46.7 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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