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Dorchester and West Knighton loop - Dorset

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South West England

Dorchester and West Knighton loop - Dorset

Moderate

5.0

(2)

16

riders

Dorchester and West Knighton loop - Dorset

01:15

19.4km

190m

Cycling

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.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

7.95 km

Bronze Age Barrows, South Dorset Ridgeway

Highlight • Natural Monument

South Dorset Ridgeway you drive past one of the richest archaeological regions in the country - surrounded by hundreds of bronze barrows and long barrows - especially here.

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12.8 km

West Knighton Village

Highlight • Historical Site

This serene village is wonderful to wander around thanks to the numerous historic buildings. From the old granary to the 11th century church, there's plenty to see. Find the village …

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3

17.9 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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19.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

6.08 km

1.17 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

4.95 km

943 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

12°C

8°C

56 %

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