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St Peter's Church, Dorchester – Dorchester Borough Gardens loop from Dorchester

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United Kingdom
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Dorchester

St Peter's Church, Dorchester – Dorchester Borough Gardens loop from Dorchester

Easy

4.8

(9)

16

hikers

St Peter's Church, Dorchester – Dorchester Borough Gardens loop from Dorchester

01:31

5.70km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.45 km

Dorset Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

dorsetmuseum.org
Renovated and modernised mid 2021. Much improved. Usually has an exhibition as well as the five galleries. And a rather good Taste cafe.
Somewhere to put some calories back in and take in some culture.

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2

2.49 km

St Peter's Church, Dorchester

Highlight • Religious Site

St Peter's Church imposes itself on the skyline of Dorchester. The majority of the church dates from the 15th century, with later alterations and extensions over the following centuries.

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3

2.51 km

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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4

2.55 km

Dorchester Corn Exchange

Highlight • Other

Built in 1848, Dorchester Corn Exchange was originally used as a grain market. Recently it was converted into a plush venue for various cultural events.

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5

3.42 km

Dorchester Borough Gardens

Highlight • Rest Area

A pleasant small park in the centre of Dorchester.

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6

3.70 km

The Keep Military Museum

Highlight • Castle

Although this looks like a medieval buildings in fact it was built relatively recently in 1879. Today it is used as a military museum.

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7

5.02 km

Lunchtime Jazz

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B

5.70 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.62 km

2.27 km

813 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

2.24 km

375 m

191 m

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Wednesday 21 October

14°C

8°C

82 %

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