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Winterbournes And Hardys Monument Cycle Route



England > Dorset > Dorchester Trinity St
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Cycle Route Details
Route NameWinterbournes And Hardys Monument
Distance : miles (km)16.09  (25.89)
Duration(hh:mm)01:36
Difficulty
Posted Bydorsetscout
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Cycle Route Location
CountryEngland
Town/CityDorchester Trinity St
County/RegionDorset
Start LocationDorchester Trinity St Car Park
End LocationDorchester Trinity St Car Park
Cycle Steps
Starting from the main town car park, the route takes you South towards the ancient hill fort named Maiden Castle.

This is followed by a leisuerly ride along the river course linking a number of hamlets named Winterbourne something or other.

A sign posted Left turn takes you up a steady climb past Hardy's Monument with spectacular views over Weymouth Bay, Portland, Chesil Beach.

Next we loop back down the hill Northwards and return more or less by the same route. A variation at the end takes us into Dorchester by a more direct but busier road.
Landmarks/Pubs for lunch/Sites to see?
Hardy's Monument, Maiden Castle. Village pubs and stores en route and a large Tesco store on re-entering Dorchester.

Both of Dorchester's railway stations are close to the start and end point.

Near By Cycle Shops
Dorchester Halfords
Cycling Clubs located in this region
Dorset Rough Riders
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