Tarrant Rawston is a small hamlet located within the Tarrant Valley in Dorset, England. This region is characterized by its undulating chalk downland, ancient woodlands, and river meadows, forming part of the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape. The landscape features prominent hills like Hambledon Hill, which rises 623 feet (190m), and Badbury Rings, offering varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. The area provides opportunities for several sports like mountain biking, jogging, road cycling, hiking, and more.
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6
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36.8km
02:44
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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37.1km
02:51
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.3km
02:29
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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74
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88.5km
04:13
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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18
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37.0km
01:36
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
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32.4km
01:34
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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57.3km
02:38
500m
500m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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75
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.22km
02:09
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.87km
01:48
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
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8.83km
02:19
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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54
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

50
runners
13.3km
01:32
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20.1km
02:18
160m
160m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
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9.07km
01:02
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
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31.9km
02:29
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
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17.3km
01:08
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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52
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51.3km
03:34
530m
530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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104km
06:57
1,040m
1,040m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Tarrant Rawston offers opportunities for Mountain biking, Jogging, Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features chalk downland, ancient woodlands, and river meadows suitable for various outdoor pursuits.
Mountain biking is an available activity in Tarrant Rawston. Routes often utilize wide bridleways and farm tracks. For specific trails, consult the guide MTB Trails around Tarrant Rawston.
Tarrant Rawston provides hiking opportunities across its chalk downland and woodlands. An 11.5-mile (18.5-kilometer) circular walk is available, with a shorter 6.5-mile (10.5-kilometer) option. More information can be found in the guide Hiking around Tarrant Rawston.
Road cyclists can explore scenic rides through the Tarrant villages on quiet lanes and tree-lined roads. The North Dorset Trailway offers a mostly traffic-free alternative. Specific routes are detailed in Road Cycling Routes around Tarrant Rawston.
Jogging trails in Tarrant Rawston often follow wide bridleways and farm tracks through woodlands and open chalk downland. The annual 'Tarrant Valley 10' 10k race indicates well-established routes for runners. Explore options in Running Trails around Tarrant Rawston.
Tarrant Rawston offers easy-going circular routes suitable for less strenuous hikes, utilizing wide bridleways and farm tracks. For accessible options, refer to the guide Easy hikes around Tarrant Rawston.
Tarrant Rawston is located within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape. Notable features include the River Tarrant, Hambledon Hill (623 feet / 190 meters), Badbury Rings, and Ashley Wood Nature Reserve.
Tarrant Rawston has attracted more than 13,000 visitors who have explored its routes. The activities in the region have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 1,100 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Tarrant Rawston, including MTB Trails around Tarrant Rawston, Running Trails around Tarrant Rawston, Hiking around Tarrant Rawston, and Gravel biking around Tarrant Rawston.
Gravel biking is an option in the Tarrant Rawston area, utilizing the varied terrain of the region. For specific routes and information, consult the guide Gravel biking around Tarrant Rawston.
The North Dorset Trailway is a well-maintained path, largely following an old railway line, that provides a mostly traffic-free route for cyclists and walkers. It connects to rural roads and offers a flatter alternative for exploring the wider area around Tarrant Rawston.
As Tarrant Rawston is a small hamlet, a dedicated tourism website is not available. Information about the wider region, the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape, can be found by searching for 'Dorset National Landscape'.

