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Smooth Descent to Sixpenny – Chalk Downland Descent loop from Wimborne Minster

Smooth Descent to Sixpenny – Chalk Downland Descent loop from Wimborne Minster

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Smooth Descent to Sixpenny – Chalk Downland Descent loop from Wimborne Minster

03:19

67.7km

720m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

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Start point

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29.4 km

Knowle Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Nice hill climb with views across Cranborne Chase. Decent is a great fun as long as there’s no crosswinds!

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39.1 km

Beautiful sweeping descent through open chalk downland. It keeps going and stays good beyond the section marked, but watch the road surface once you get into the trees, and the tight right-hander when you get to it.

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43.3 km

Country Lane in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice stretch of country lane, with good road surface.

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50.2 km

Wimborne St Giles Pond

Highlight • Lake

Stream

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54.9 km

Tree-Lined Road from Moor Crichel

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a stunning, almost art row of trees, quiet road and not too steep if you are going up. Links to many quiet back roads.

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57.6 km

Rest and Be Thankful Bench, Witchampton

Highlight • Rest Area

A place for a rest if you need it

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58.7 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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67.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.7 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.6 km

23.1 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Monday 18 May

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Smooth Descent to Sixpenny – Chalk Downland Descent loop from Wimborne Minster

Knowle Hill