Bockhampton Bridge – Lulworth Cove loop from Dorset

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Bockhampton Bridge – Lulworth Cove loop from Dorset

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Bockhampton Bridge – Lulworth Cove loop from Dorset

03:34

57.2km

600m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.96 km

Yellowham Hill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This section is the old road into Dorchester which has now been by-passed and is very quiet. Going over the dual cariageway bypass, shortly after coming down the hill, it …

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4.66 km

Thorncombe Woods and Thomas Hardy's Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Excellent Coffee and Cake stop.

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6.24 km

Bockhampton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

lovely humped back bridge over the River Frome

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8.82 km

The Rusty Duck Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

New cafe pretty well located for cycle fuel stop, in Duck Farm housing the duck Farm Collective: facebook.com/DuckFarmCollective Super - very welcoming and good value, especially if you like ducks! …

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12.2 km

Puddletown Copse Road

Highlight • Trail

Just a lovely road out of Puddletown. There is a seat in the Copse if you want to have a rest.

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34.6 km

Lulworth Camp Display Tanks

Highlight • Monument

The Armoured Fighting Vehicle School of Gunnery was established at Lulworth Camp on 2 February 1918. The Centre has trained members of all three armed Services. The primary focus is …

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36.9 km

Lulworth Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

With a white pebble beach and clean turquoise waters, the horseshoe bay of Lulworth Cove is an extremely picturesque place. At low tide, you can explore lots of rock pools that are teeming with life.

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