Cranborne Garden Centre – Ashmore Village and Pond loop from Donhead St. Mary
Cranborne Garden Centre – Ashmore Village and Pond loop from Donhead St. Mary
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Cranborne Garden Centre – Ashmore Village and Pond loop from Donhead St. Mary
03:56
61.5km
650m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 17, 2026
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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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16.7 km
Chalke Valley Stores and Coffee Shop
Highlight • Structure
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32.4 km
Cranborne Garden Centre
Highlight • Cafe
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35.7 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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39.9 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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53.1 km
Ashmore Village and Pond
Highlight • Settlement
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55.4 km
View of Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
61.5 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
57.2 km
2.09 km
1.49 km
317 m
227 m
103 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
34.8 km
25.1 km
1.44 km
211 m
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Elevation
Highest point (260 m)
Lowest point (50 m)
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Saturday 16 May
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6°C
36 %
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