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

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
West Dorset
Bradpole

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

Hard

11

riders

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

04:33

81.0km

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: April 26, 2026

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After 78.5 km for 2.31 km

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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

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3

21.9 km

Dorset Knob Throwing Competition

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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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32.4 km

The Fox Inn Campsite

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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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32.6 km

View of Dorset National Landscape Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

No traffic. Fantastic surface. Incredible views from the top. Challenging climb or rapid descent. Cycling bliss!

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39.1 km

Beaminster Village

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lovely village to make a stop at

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46.6 km

View of Pilsdon Pen

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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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81.0 km

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77.3 km

1.77 km

1.11 km

834 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

36.3 km

2.21 km

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