National Route 256
Dorset, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Dorset, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 11.2 mi (18 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 121 ft (37 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 5 min
- High point
- 121 ft (37 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Questions about National Route 256
How long is National Route 256?
National Route 256 is 11.2 mi (18 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 5 min. It climbs 121 ft (37 m) in total, up to a high point of 121 ft (37 m).
How hard is National Route 256?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for National Route 256?
9 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on National Route 256?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 2.8 mi (4.5 km).
Is National Route 256 shaded?
Mostly shaded (72% under trees).
What can you do on National Route 256?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near National Route 256?
Coach and Horses, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Samways and Son, 0.3 mi (0.5 km).
Is this a good week for National Route 256?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near National Route 256
- Longfleet Drive Dorset · Easy · 3.4 mi (5.4 km)
- Walk at Pamphill Green and Moor, Kingston Lacy Dorset · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Francis Avenue to Broadstone Canford Heath Nature Reserve · Easy · 7 mi (11.2 km)
- Castleman Trail Poole · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Ham Lane Dorset · Easy · 3.6 mi (5.9 km)
- Chrischurch to Merley S6 Dorset · Easy · 4.3 mi (6.9 km)
- Wheelers Lane Canford Heath Nature Reserve · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- Walk at Eye Bridge and Pamphill, Kingston Lacy Dorset · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
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