Eggardon Hill Trig Point – Beaminster Village loop from Beaminster

Eggardon Hill Trig Point – Beaminster Village loop from Beaminster

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Eggardon Hill Trig Point – Beaminster Village loop from Beaminster

02:26

45.3km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.4 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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16.8 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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29.4 km

St. Peter and St. Paul Church and Churchyard, Cattistock

Highlight • Other

really worthwhile going into this church

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29.5 km

Dorset Knob Throwing Competition

Highlight • Settlement

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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31.8 km

Parish Church of St Mary, Hermitage

Highlight • Religious Site

Grade 1.
C12 and C13 nave and chancel. Octagonal bell-turret. South doorway Norman.

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45.0 km

Beaminster Village

Highlight • Settlement

lovely village to make a stop at

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45.0 km

Trading Post Vegetarian Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

A stellar veggie cafe in this cute village set in the hills of West Dorset. The breakfast menu is so good that you'll probably come back when you're not on your bike! Open Tuesday-Saturday 9.30-2.30

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45.3 km

End point

Parking

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