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Ridgeway Hill – View of Maiden Castle loop from Dorchester South

Ridgeway Hill – View of Maiden Castle loop from Dorchester South

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Ridgeway Hill – View of Maiden Castle loop from Dorchester South

02:02

28.4km

310m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.43 km

North Plantation

Forest

8.92 km

Ridgeway Hill

Highlight • Trail

On top of Ridgeway Hill between Weymouth and Dorchester

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8.95 km

View of Weymouth and Dorchester

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Be careful as it is unpaved. Passable on a road bike, and offers a good alternative to busy roads.

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9.68 km

Gravel Track in Dorset National Landscape

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traffic free route to Hardy's monument

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11.8 km

Bronze Age Barrows at Bronkham Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Bronkham Hill, a linear cemetery of Bronze Age round barrows Great to look at, even better to ride over (though these are burial mounds!)

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15.3 km

View of Hardy Monument and the Coast

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The long climb to the monument from Martinstown is rewarded with 360 views of Black Down and the coast.

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18.2 km

Loscombe Wood

Forest

25.2 km

View of Maiden Castle

Highlight • Cycleway

This is now very easy going with a couple of gates. Surface is smooth path now.

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25.4 km

Gravel path from Maiden Castle to Martinstown

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This is now laid with tarmac and is a very comfortable ride now. More like a large footpath now.

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26.2 km

Chalky Trail in Dorset National Landscape

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Keep those eyes peeled, may see some baby calves in the approaching farm..

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28.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

9.41 km

1.53 km

1.10 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

8.16 km

3.67 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 29 May

24°C

8°C

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Ridgeway Hill – View of Maiden Castle loop from Dorchester South

Ridgeway Hill

View of Weymouth and Dorchester

Gravel Track in Dorset National Landscape

Bronze Age Barrows at Bronkham Hill

View of Hardy Monument and the Coast

View of Maiden Castle

Gravel path from Maiden Castle to Martinstown

Chalky Trail in Dorset National Landscape

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