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Ham Hill Quarry Earthworks – Ham Hill Country Park loop from Merriott

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Ham Hill Quarry Earthworks – Ham Hill Country Park loop from Merriott

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Ham Hill Quarry Earthworks – Ham Hill Country Park loop from Merriott

01:43

24.6km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.88 km for 98 m

After 8.44 km for 157 m

After 23.2 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.89 km

Shepherds' Huts by the Lake

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful shepherds huts by the side of a lake which you can rent out for a weekend. Perfect for riding to or using as a base for a few days to explore. They also have yurts for larger groups.

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7.98 km

Ham Hill Quarry Earthworks

Highlight • Natural

Ham Hill has been quarried for so many generations that it’s surprising there’s still a hill there at all. The local hamstone has a pretty honey yellow hue to it …

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8.20 km

Fascinating Ham Hill is well worth a visit, being at once a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, an Iron Age hill fort, a Roman site, a Local Nature Reserve and a country park.

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8.42 km

Prince of Wales Pub Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.36 km

Hedgecock Hill Wood

Highlight • Forest

Muddy in winter in some parts

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11.6 km

Hollow Lane

Highlight • Trail

This is an amazing climb along a lane that carves between Hamdon and Butcher's Hill. You ride between thick woodland that makes you feel like you are entering another world. …

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16.0 km

Allicombe Plantation

Forest

23.2 km

The Feed Station Café, Merriott

Highlight • Cafe

The old Sunday School in Merriott, a beautiful historic Grade II Listed building with character, beauty and charm. Absolutely lovely spot

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24.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

6.64 km

2.90 km

1.25 km

998 m

805 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

4.62 km

3.26 km

1.21 km

527 m

392 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 29 May

24°C

8°C

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Ham Hill Quarry Earthworks – Ham Hill Country Park loop from Merriott

Shepherds' Huts by the Lake

Ham Hill Quarry Earthworks

Hamdon Hillfort (Ham Hill)

Ham Hill Country Park

Prince of Wales Pub Viewpoint

Hedgecock Hill Wood

Hollow Lane

The Feed Station Café, Merriott

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