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South West England

River Piddle Crossing – Athelhampton Gardens loop from Dorset

South West England

River Piddle Crossing – Athelhampton Gardens loop from Dorset

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River Piddle Crossing – Athelhampton Gardens loop from Dorset

01:41

23.5km

210m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.6 km for 153 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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3.42 km

Clyffe Copse

Forest

2

10.8 km

Briantspuddle Thatched Cottages

Highlight • Settlement

you can't get much more Dorset than this pretty thatched village

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3

11.9 km

River Piddle Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This nice little cut through 'off road'. It is a mild gravel path. No problem for most. You do not need to go through the water - there are little bridges...

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4

12.3 km

Ford Crossing Near Winfrith Newburgh

Highlight • Natural

Who dares ride through the Ford?

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5

14.6 km

Mays Wood Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

keep to the outer edges of the wood, so you know where your going..

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6

17.6 km

St Laurence Church

Highlight • Historical Site

another very pretty Dorset Village and connections with the U.S flag and George Washington

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7

21.6 km

Athelhampton Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

The hall is a Grade I listed 15th-century country house retaining much of its original Tudor character including a magnificent Great Hall with fine hammerbeam roof, and a recently restored Elizabethan Kitchen with a magnificent fireplace.

Tip by

8

21.8 km

Athelhampton House and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

one of the finest Elizabethan manor houses in the country. good cafe and restaurant

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9

23.2 km

St. Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

historic church, well worth visiting.

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B

23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.59 km

8.20 km

4.69 km

879 m

174 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

7.14 km

2.92 km

1.98 km

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

48 %

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