Stalbridge Market Cross – St Gregs' Church loop from Stalbridge

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Stalbridge Market Cross – St Gregs' Church loop from Stalbridge

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Stalbridge Market Cross – St Gregs' Church loop from Stalbridge

00:54

14.8km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 370 m for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

414 m

William's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

good coffee and delicious cake.. 😊

Tip by

442 m

Stalbridge Market Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

Stalbridge Market Cross is constructed using Ham Hill stone. The cross is dated from the 15th century and stands at an impressive 30 feet high.

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8.30 km

St Gregory's Church in Marnhull, Dorset, is a truly remarkable and historically significant parish church. It's a Grade I listed building and plays a central role in the life of the large rural village.
Here's a detailed look at St Gregory's Church:
Ancient Roots: The church's origins are deeply rooted in history, with construction beginning around 1150 AD on the site of a former Saxon church. The first Rector was appointed about 100 years later.
Expansion Over Centuries: The church has evolved over many centuries. What is now the Hussey Chapel (housing the Carent tomb) dates back to 1250. A north aisle, bell tower, and in the Victorian era (around 1850), a new south aisle and chancel were added.
Thomas Hardy Connection: St Gregory's holds a literary connection, being one of the locations for Thomas Hardy's novel Tess of the D'Urbervilles. The churchyard is where Tess's baby, Sorrow, was buried, and her attendance at a service is described in the book.
Continuous Worship: Despite its age, St Gregory's remains an active place of worship with a reasonably sized congregation and is spiritually significant to a wider community who attend major festivals.

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11.3 km

King's Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

The King's Mill is located next to the River Stour. Once an old mill, the building has been restored and is now a private residence.

Keep an eye out for the otters which live in this area.

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14.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

726 m

531 m

Surfaces

7.47 km

6.57 km