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Witchampton loop - Cranborne Chase

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Witchampton loop - Cranborne Chase

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Witchampton loop - Cranborne Chase

01:37

21.2km

240m

Cycling

Explore the Cranborne Chase National Landscape on the Witchampton loop, a moderate touring bicycle route covering 13.2 miles (21.2 km) with 786 feet (240 metres) of elevation gain. This ride typically takes about 1 hours and 37 minutes to complete. You will cycle through rolling chalk downland, ancient woodlands, and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs AONB

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1.98 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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5.11 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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16.0 km

Tree-Lined Avenue in Cranborne Chase

Highlight (Segment) • 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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21.2 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

5.57 km

1.69 km

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

7.26 km

257 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Witchampton loop - Cranborne Chase

Hinton Martell Fountain

Crichel House Archway and Witchampton Church

Tree-Lined Avenue in Cranborne Chase

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