Friday 23rd May 2025 10:00am

Starting from - We will meet outside the historic Max Gate. There is free parking on the residential roads around here, but no public toilets.

Max Gate is a short walk or cycle from Dorchester South railway station and is on the cycle path that heads out of Dorchester from Lucetta Lane (next to St. Mary's Catholic First School). DT1 2FN

This ride is limited to members of Breeze rides Dorchester and Weymouth group only

  • 5.5 miles
  • All bike types
  • 1 hr 15 mins

Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.

Starting point




Dorset
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Taking the cycle path and quiet country lanes out of Dorchester (NCN2), we head to Higher Bockhampton where Thomas Hardy's birthplace, a cottage managed by the National Trust, sits.

We will have a cuppa and chat in the National Trust café there before heading back into Dorchester the way we came.

If yo have any questions about the route or ride, contact ride leader Alison on 07967 094967.

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Alison Lewis

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