Piddlehinton is a village situated in the Piddle Valley in west Dorset, England, within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The landscape is characterized by the meandering River Piddle, gentle rolling hills, and expansive chalk downs, offering varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. This region provides a setting for several sports like road cycling, jogging, hiking, touring cycling, and more, with routes traversing water meadows, woodlands, and open vistas across the Dorset countryside.
Piddlehinton offers…
87
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Average rating
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17.5km
01:56
360m
360m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

43
runners
18.2km
01:56
120m
120m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
11.0km
01:18
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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174
riders
70.2km
03:20
810m
810m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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36
riders
38.2km
01:47
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

14
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48.8km
02:27
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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11
riders
17.6km
00:54
130m
130m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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18
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
hikers
6.46km
01:44
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
hikers
6.20km
01:44
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
hikers
7.48km
01:57
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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30
riders
37.5km
02:17
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
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57.5km
03:35
600m
600m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
35.5km
02:12
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
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32.5km
02:04
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
23.4km
01:57
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
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28.4km
02:02
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2
riders
29.5km
02:12
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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4
riders
43.0km
02:42
370m
370m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Piddlehinton offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Jogging, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The area features 5 routes with an average rating of 4.52 stars from the komoot community. These activities take place within the picturesque Piddle Valley and surrounding chalk downs.
Piddlehinton has attracted more than 15,000 visitors on komoot. The 5 available routes have received an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars from over 1,300 ratings. This indicates a well-regarded area for outdoor enthusiasts.
Piddlehinton offers hiking trails through the Piddle Valley, chalk downs, and woodlands. Hikers can find routes for various ability levels, including easy strolls. More details are available in the Hiking around Piddlehinton guide.
Yes, Piddlehinton provides options for easy hikes suitable for various skill levels. These routes often traverse serene river valleys and meadows. Specific easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes around Piddlehinton guide.
Road cycling routes in Piddlehinton feature a mix of rural roads and scenic paths with common elevation changes. The routes often incorporate views of iconic landmarks and wind through landscapes associated with Thomas Hardy. Further information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Piddlehinton guide.
Piddlehinton offers routes suitable for touring cyclists, connecting villages and historical sites across Dorset. These routes provide diverse terrain for multi-day cycling adventures. The Cycling around Piddlehinton guide provides relevant options.
Piddlehinton offers scenic trails and quiet country lanes suitable for jogging and running. These routes provide varied terrain for runners. Details on available routes can be found in the Running Trails around Piddlehinton guide.
Piddlehinton has options for mountain biking, with routes available for exploration. The terrain includes rolling hills and woodlands, offering varied experiences. Specific trails are detailed in the MTB Trails around Piddlehinton guide.
Yes, Piddlehinton offers routes suitable for gravel biking. These routes often utilize a mix of paved and unpaved surfaces, traversing the diverse landscape of the Piddle Valley. Information on these routes is available in the Gravel biking around Piddlehinton guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Piddlehinton, including Road Cycling Routes around Piddlehinton, Running Trails around Piddlehinton, Hiking around Piddlehinton, Easy hikes around Piddlehinton, Cycling around Piddlehinton, MTB Trails around Piddlehinton, and Gravel biking around Piddlehinton.
Piddlehinton is situated in the Piddle Valley, characterized by the meandering River Piddle, gentle rolling hills, and expansive chalk downs. The area is part of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Woodlands and meadows also contribute to the diverse landscape.
Piddlehinton is part of the Piddle Valley Parish. The official website for the Piddle Valley Parish Council is piddlevalley-pc.org.uk. This site provides information relevant to the local area.

