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United Kingdom
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Somerset
South Somerset
Horton

View of Pilsdon Pen – Descent Into the Woods loop from Horton

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Somerset
South Somerset
Horton

View of Pilsdon Pen – Descent Into the Woods loop from Horton

Moderate

15

riders

View of Pilsdon Pen – Descent Into the Woods loop from Horton

02:33

49.7km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.69 km

Tree-Lined Pathway

Highlight • Forest

2

7.96 km

Chard War Memorial Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

Chard is a charming town located in Somerset, near the county borders of Devon and Dorset.

Chard is a very notable town as it is the birthplace of powered flight. …

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3

23.8 km

View of Pilsdon Pen

Highlight • Viewpoint

The second-highest point in Dorset, Pilsdon Pen has the remains of an Iron Hill hillfort astride it as well as some magnificent views. By bike, you can get fairly close …

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4

26.9 km

St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor

Highlight • Historical Site

Broadwindsor is a sleepy village nestling in the serene Dorset countryside. It has a pub, a little shop, as well as a listed 12th-century church, making it a perfect place stop for a while.

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5

39.5 km

Descent Into the Woods

Highlight • Forest

B

49.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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43.7 km

5.98 km

Surfaces

32.2 km

17.5 km

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Highest point (210 m)

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Friday 29 May

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