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Casterbridge AKA Dorchester – River path Loop from Dorchester West

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Casterbridge AKA Dorchester – River path Loop from Dorchester West

Tom Evans planned a bike ride

June 14, 2021

Casterbridge AKA Dorchester – River path Loop from Dorchester West

Moderate

03:28

59.1km

17.1km/h

220m

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Overview

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.1 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.11 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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2.74 km

Max Gate – Thomas Hardy's House

Highlight • Historical Site

Thomas Hardy's home for around 40 years, Max Gate lies on the outskirts of Dorchester. Before he turned his hand to writing extraordinary works of fiction, Hardy trained as a …

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14.2 km

Moreton Ford Footbridge

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The River Frome runs immediately north of Moreton and features an impressive ford and a lengthy foot/cycle bridge. The bridge is narrow and most enjoyable to traverse, giving wonderful aspects …

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19.8 km

The Velo Lounge Cafe (permanently closed)

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Love coffee? You'll love this speciality coffee shop in the village of Wool, Dorset. Alongside the extensive coffee menu and opportunity to buy beans to take home, you'll also find …

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19.9 km

Velo Lounge Cafe & emergency bike part supplier (closed)

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Incredible Cake & Coffee - they have Bike maintenance items in stock

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30.0 km

Wareham Quay

Highlight • Historical Site

A historic market town on the banks of the River Frome in Dorset, Wareham has plenty of pretty buildings and riverside relaxation spots. The quayside is particularly lovely with the …

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30.1 km

Wareham Bridge and the River Frome

Highlight • Bridge

Good coffee and cake stop.

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59.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.0 km

3.19 km

781 m

669 m

183 m

172 m

Surfaces

38.6 km

19.8 km

305 m

165 m

< 100 m

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Casterbridge AKA Dorchester – River path Loop from Dorchester West

Dorchester (Casterbridge in Thomas Hardy's Novels)

Max Gate – Thomas Hardy's House

Moreton Ford Footbridge

The Velo Lounge Cafe (permanently closed)

Velo Lounge Cafe & emergency bike part supplier (closed)

Wareham Quay

Wareham Bridge and the River Frome

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