Gussage All Saints Church loop from Witchampton
Gussage All Saints Church loop from Witchampton
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Gussage All Saints Church loop from Witchampton
01:57
32.1km
240m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: April 16, 2026
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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape
Waypoints
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3.02 km
Tree-Lined Road from Moor Crichel
Highlight • Cycleway
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5.54 km
Gussage All Saints Church
Highlight • Religious Site
Medieval Origins: The church's main body, including the nave and chancel, dates largely to the early 14th century. The walls are constructed from a mix of local flint, rubble, and various types of stone, including Shaftesbury Sandstone and Heathstone.
The Tower: The impressive west tower was built in several stages. Its lower part dates to the 14th century, while the upper stages and embattled parapet were added in the 15th century. The tower is particularly distinctive for its use of alternating bands of flint and ashlar stone.
Victorian Restoration: Like many English churches, All Saints underwent a significant Victorian restoration. In 1864, architect Ewan Christian carried out extensive work. A notable change from this period was the moving of the original medieval chancel arch to the north wall, where it now frames the organ. A new chancel arch was then built by the architect John Hicks, who was a mentor to the famous novelist Thomas Hardy.
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19.1 km
Flooded Road After Winter Rains
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23.9 km
Wimborne St Giles Village and Church
Highlight • Religious Site
The church's origins date back to at least the 13th century, with the first recorded rector in 1207. The current building is a fascinating mix of architectural styles due to its turbulent history.
18th-Century Georgian: The church was almost entirely rebuilt in 1732 by the Dorset architects John and William Bastard, who were also responsible for much of the reconstruction of the town of Blandford Forum after a fire. The exterior of the church, with its greensand and flint walls, still largely reflects this Early Georgian design.
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
31.8 km
153 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
17.3 km
14.5 km
153 m
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Elevation
Highest point (110 m)
Lowest point (40 m)
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Saturday 16 May
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6°C
34 %
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