View from Bulbarrow Hill – Ashmore Village and Pond loop from Shapwick

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View from Bulbarrow Hill – Ashmore Village and Pond loop from Shapwick

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View from Bulbarrow Hill – Ashmore Village and Pond loop from Shapwick

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80.0km

1,000m

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: August 2, 2026

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Dorset National Landscape

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9.97 km

Start of the North Dorset Trailway in Blandford Forum

Highlight • Trail

Nice easy going route from Blandford to Sturminster Newton, running along old railway line. Very easy going gravel.
Bit of history in nearby Railway Garden: flickr.com/photos/93122458@N08/17454467195/in/photostream

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11.3 km

Black Cactus Café

Highlight • Cafe

Black Cactus is a very friendly cafe with delicious food. you can charge up, recharge and refresh. Nice space to park your bikes right infront too. dogs also welcome.

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29.9 km

View from Bulbarrow Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The county's second highest hill, this is a bit of a slog to get up but all worth it for the views.

On a clear day you can see as …

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30.0 km

View of Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

39.7 km

North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

The North Dorset Trailway now extends approximately 14 miles from Sturminster Newton to Spetisbury, with a section in Stalbridge they aim to link with, providing a safe route for walkers, …

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54.8 km

Ashmore Village and Pond

Highlight • Settlement

A central pond, thatched cottages and a sense of peace, Ashmore is a wonderfully pretty village to pedal through. It's actually the highest in Dorset – too high for time …

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70.7 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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74.8 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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