Follow the flow of the River Stour across Thomas Hardy’s valley of the little dairies. Explore the remains of an ancient country house and the scattered ruins of mills that traced the river's path. Wander across the flood plains through the woodland and over the little bridges linking the villages and hamlets. Distance: 5 miles/8km … Continue reading West Stour and Fifehead Magdalen
Travelling through Thomas's Hardy's Vale of the Little Dairies Distance: 16 miles/23km - shorter or longer routes optional (see map)Time: 3 hoursTotal climb: 400ftMax height: 300ftMin height: 160ftTerrain: Road.Exertion: Easy.Start: At The Crown Inn in Marnhull (DT10 1LH).Map: OS Explorer 129 Yeovil and Sherborne.How to get there: From Sturminster Newton, travel north on the B3092. … Continue reading The Crown Inn, Marnhull Bike Ride
