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Wool

Wool Bridge – The Tank Museum Entrance loop from Wool

Moderate

76

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Wool Bridge – The Tank Museum Entrance loop from Wool

00:48

7.69km

40m

Running

Moderate run. 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: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.31 km

Wool Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Closed to traffic and on a traffic free cycleway section.

Features in Hardye's Tess of the d’Urbervilles, Hardy refers to a tradition that a phantom coach drives up to Woolbridge Manor by night, but can only be seen by members of the Turberville family. The story is thought to be linked to the elopement of John Turberville with Anne, daughter of the 1st Viscount Howard of Bindon, in the 1580s. Anne’s step-brother, Thomas, was the builder of Lulworth Castle.

Might be good for looking at wading birds. Lots of water.

Original bridge collapsed (possible due to carrying tanks from Bovington during WW2 ) but the rebuild was well done by Dorset Council, sympathetic to the original and keeping what they could).

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3.35 km

Track to East Burton

Highlight • Trail

Unfortunately had to turn back, the track was too flooded

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3

3.93 km

The Tank Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

one of the greatest museums in the world focussed mainly on the development of the tank.
Highly recommended

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4.19 km

The Tank Museum Entrance

Highlight • Monument

Great presentation of a massive collection of tanks and vehicles, well grouped and documented thematically. Probably one of the best tank museums in the world, in a unique museum concept, the unique collection of tanks from all over the world is presented in different scenarios. Many exhibits would be impossible in Germany - not only because of the Nazi symbols. Definitely worth seeing 👍, special highlights are the "Tiger day" and the "Tankfest".

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5

6.95 km

The Vel Lounge

Highlight • Cycleway

This cafe is now closed down.

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7.36 km

The Ship Inn

Highlight • Pub

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7.69 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

1.34 km

1.13 km

753 m

153 m

115 m

Surfaces

5.98 km

1.32 km

307 m

< 100 m

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