Witchampton Mill – Crichel House Gate and Arch loop from Witchampton

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Witchampton Mill – Crichel House Gate and Arch loop from Witchampton

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Witchampton Mill – Crichel House Gate and Arch loop from Witchampton

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16.0km

150m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

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1.11 km

Crichel House Archway and Witchampton Church

Highlight • Historical Site

The village of Witchampton is a picturesque setting, with a church dating back to the 15th century.

About a kilometre north of Witchampton stands the archway of Crichel House, an imposing stone archway.

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1.15 km

Witchampton Manor Ruins

Highlight • Monument

These are the ruins of a former 13th century manor house. It's now a grade 2 listed remains.

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7.92 km

Forest Path near Wimborne

Highlight • Trail

8.05 km

Wimborne Coffee Roasters

Highlight • Cafe

Whether a cyclist, dog walker or walker and, you can be assured of a warm welcome!

Open Friday and Saturday 8.30 till 2, and Sunday 10 till 2, ideally book a table (They only have 3!) Dog friendly to an extreme ..... Simply great coffee

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13.0 km

Hinton Martell Fountain

Highlight • Structure

Hinton Martell is a lovely little village with a rather unusual Mediterranean-style fountain.

The village was known as 'Hinetone', which means village of the monks, due to links with the monastery at Wimborne.

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14.9 km

River and Weir in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • River

15.1 km

Witchampton Mill

Highlight • Monument

There is evidence that a flour mill was present here since Doomsday times, the flour mill was replaced by a paper mill in 1720. This continued to work until around 2002 when it was converted into accommodation. The mill is well situated with a mill race taken from the River Allen.

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