QUIET LANES. PROPER CLIMBS.
Rolling road loops through West Dorset and towards the coast.
06 ROUTES READY →ATLAS EXPLORE / BRIDPORT, DORSET
FIND YOUR WAY OUT.
Walking, running and riding routes from our Bridport doorstep. Local adventures mapped on Komoot and ready to follow.
01ROAD CYCLING06 ROUTES READY
02GRAVEL02 ROUTES READY
03MOUNTAIN BIKING06 ROUTES READY
04HIKING06 ROUTES READY
05RUNNING03 ROUTES READY
ADVENTURE STARTS HERE
START IN BRIDPORT. GO FURTHER THAN YOU THINK.
We’re building a library of local routes for every kind of day out—from a quick run before work to a full day in the hills. Each route includes the essentials, a clear difficulty guide and a link to navigate or download the GPX.
FEATURED ROUTE / 001
MOUNTAIN BIKE / INTERMEDIATEHARDY MONUMENT & THE COAST LOOP.
A proper West Dorset loop from the centre of Bridport. Climb inland to Hardy Monument, drop towards Chesil Beach and head home via Hive Beach Café and the coast.
44.2KILOMETRES
03:31RIDE TIME
620METRES UP
LOOPROUTE TYPE
START / FINISHEAST STREET, BRIDPORT
FITNESSGOOD FITNESS REQUIRED
SKILLSADVANCED RIDING SKILLS
SURFACEMIXED / OFF-ROAD / TARMAC
KEY WAYPOINTS
01EAST STREETSTART / PARKING
02HARDY MONUMENTHIGH POINT
03CHESIL BEACHTHE FLEET
04HIVE BEACH CAFÉREFUEL
05BRIDPORTFINISH
ROUTE AND TIMINGS VIA KOMOOT. CONDITIONS AND ACCESS CAN CHANGE—FOLLOW LOCAL SIGNS, RESPECT OTHER USERS AND RIDE WITHIN YOUR ABILITY.
THE ROUTE LIBRARY
FIVE WAYS TO EXPLORE DORSET.
Choose your way out, then pick one of 23 local routes below. Road cycling, gravel, mountain biking, hiking and running—all mapped and ready to download.
BYWAYS, FOREST TRACKS & BIG SKIES.
Mixed-surface rides made for curiosity and capable bikes.
02 ROUTES READY →CLIMB HIGH. FIND THE DIRT. EARN THE VIEW.
Technical trails, natural riding and all-day loops from Bridport.
06 ROUTES READY →COAST PATHS, HILLS & HIDDEN LANES.
Short strolls, big days out and the best views around Bridport.
06 ROUTES READY →FROM TOWN STREETS TO OPEN TRAILS.
Local loops for quick miles, hills and longer trail days.
03 ROUTES READY →ALL ROUTES / 23 DOWNLOADS
PICK A ROUTE. MAKE IT YOURS.
Check the distance, climbing and time, open it on Komoot or download the GPX straight to your device.
01
6 ROUTES / READY TO DOWNLOADROAD CYCLING
ROAD RIDES / 01STEADY
The Parlour at Bredy Farm – Litton Lakes
30.1KM
210M UP
01:16TIME
STARTBridport Bus Station
ROAD RIDES / 02MODERATE
West Bay Coastal View – Valley of Stones
42.6KM
490M UP
02:01TIME
STARTKnightstone Rise
ROAD RIDES / 03MODERATE
West Bay Coastal View – Valley of Stones
46KM
460M UP
02:04TIME
STARTThe Mound Short Stay Car Park
ROAD RIDES / 04CHALLENGING
Hive Beach Café
49.9KM
630M UP
02:23TIME
STARTFreshwater Caravan Park
ROAD RIDES / 05MODERATE
Eggardon Hill & the Hardy Monument
50KM
500M UP
02:26TIME
STARTParking
ROAD RIDES / 06CHALLENGING
Eggardon Hill Trig Point – Valley of Stones
57.6KM
590M UP
02:44TIME
STARTKings Head
02
2 ROUTES / READY TO DOWNLOADGRAVEL
GRAVEL RIDES / 01MODERATE
Railway Ganger's Hut – Powerstock Common Brick Kiln
24.2KM
250M UP
01:52TIME
STARTColfox School
GRAVEL RIDES / 02MODERATE
Bridport Town Hall – Powerstock Common Brick Kiln
26.4KM
270M UP
01:51TIME
STARTBridport Bus Station
03
6 ROUTES / READY TO DOWNLOADMOUNTAIN BIKING
MOUNTAIN BIKING / 01INTERMEDIATE
Hell Lane – Seatown Beach
15.8KM
260M UP
01:19TIME
STARTSprakes Corner
MOUNTAIN BIKING / 02INTERMEDIATE
West Bay Cliffs – West Bay Harbour
18.4KM
170M UP
01:13TIME
STARTTown Centre
MOUNTAIN BIKING / 03INTERMEDIATE
Langdon Hill – View of Colmer’s Hill
20.2KM
340M UP
01:40TIME
STARTChideock Bridge
MOUNTAIN BIKING / 04CHALLENGING
View of Pilsdon Pen – View of Colmer’s Hill
30.3KM
550M UP
02:28TIME
STARTThe George Inn
MOUNTAIN BIKING / 05CHALLENGING
Hardy Monument & South West Coast Path
44.2KM
570M UP
03:31TIME
STARTEast Street Long Stay Car Park
MOUNTAIN BIKE / 06CHALLENGING
Golden Cap Summit & Seatown Beach loop from Chideock
34.1KM
620M UP
02:34TIME
START Chideock Bridge
LOCAL BIKE PARKS / DAY TRIPS FROM BRIDPORT
FOUR PLACES
WORTH THE DRIVE.
From Dorset uplift laps to a full day in South Wales, these are four mountain-bike destinations we rate. Check conditions and book before setting off.
01 DORSET / ABOUT 50 MIN
OKEFORD HILL
BIKE PARK
Alpine-style downhill in the Dorset woods, with more than 400 feet of descending and Land Rover uplift. Best for intermediate and experienced riders who want maximum runs.
CHECK PARK & BOOK →02 WILTSHIRE / ABOUT 1 HR 25
WIND HILL
B1KEPARK
Progressive bike-park trails on the Longleat Estate, mixing flow, jumps and technical lines. A strong day out for building confidence or chasing bigger features.
CHECK PARK & BOOK →03 FOREST OF DEAN / ABOUT 2 HR 25
FOREST OF DEAN
MTB
A complete trail-centre day: family routes, Verderers and Freeminers, downhill tracks, e-MTB riding and live trail conditions. A great choice for mixed groups.
PLAN YOUR VISIT →04 SOUTH WALES / ABOUT 2 HR 50
BIKEPARK
WALES
A destination park with uplift and pedal options, graded trails, hire, coaching and beginner support. The big-day option when you want the widest choice.
CHECK PARK & BOOK →Drive times are approximate from central Bridport. Always check opening, trail conditions and ticket availability with each venue before travelling.
04
6 ROUTES / READY TO DOWNLOADHIKING
WALKING / 01MODERATE
Golden Cap and Langdon Hill Circular
6.5KM
240M UP
02:02TIME
STARTParking
WALKING / 02MODERATE
Eype & Thorncombe Beacon loop from West Bay
8KM
180M UP
02:17TIME
STARTThe George
WALKING / 03MODERATE
Bridport to West Bay loop
9.4KM
180M UP
03:11TIME
STARTWest Bay Harbour
WALKING / 04CHALLENGING
West Bay Harbour – Thorncombe Beacon
13.5KM
440M UP
04:08TIME
STARTThe George
WALKING / 05EASY
Green Route loop from Bridport Town Centre
5.5KM
40M UP
01:27TIME
START Town Centre
WALKING / 06CHALLENGING
Golden Cap Summit loop from Chideock
12.7KM
420M UP
03:58TIME
START Chideock Bridge
05
3 ROUTES / READY TO DOWNLOADRUNNING
RUNNING / 01STEADY
West Bay loop from Burton Bradstock
7KM
50M UP
00:47TIME
STARTAnchor Inn
RUNNING / 02HILLY
Seatown to Golden Cap and Langdon Hill Walk
7.1KM
260M UP
00:59TIME
STARTParking
RUNNING / 03CHALLENGING
West Bay Harbour – Golden Cap Summit
21.1KM
550M UP
02:40TIME
STARTFreshwater Caravan Park
ROUTE DATA SOURCED FROM KOMOOT AND PROVIDED FOR PLANNING. ACCESS, WEATHER AND TRAIL CONDITIONS CAN CHANGE. FOLLOW LOCAL SIGNS, RESPECT OTHER USERS AND CARRY THE RIGHT KIT.
HOW IT WORKS
CHOOSE IT. LOAD IT. GO.
01
PICK YOUR ROUTE
Check the distance, climbing, time and difficulty before heading out.
02
OPEN IN KOMOOT
See the full map, surface information, elevation and latest route details.
03
DOWNLOAD THE GPX
Save the file or send the route to your phone, GPS computer or watch.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE / NO GATEKEEPING
THE GOOD STUFF STARTS CLOSE TO HOME.
Routes are only part of the story. Drop into Atlas for kit advice, bike setup and the local detail a map can’t tell you.
VISIT ATLAS →HELP BUILD THE LIBRARY
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Send us your favourite local loop or bring it into the shop. We’re always looking for new routes across road cycling, gravel, mountain biking, hiking and running.
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