Loders is a small village and civil parish in West Dorset, Dorset, England, lying a couple of miles north of Bridport in the gentle lowlands of the Marshwood Vale. It sits along the River Asker and benefits from easy access to the rolling countryside and the nearby Jurassic Coast, which together make it a peaceful base for walkers and anyone wanting a quieter slice of rural Dorset.
The village has a traditional feel, with stone and thatched cottages, farms and small local businesses forming the backbone of the local economy; many residents also commute to nearby towns. Historically rooted and still closely knit, Loders retains a village community atmosphere with occasional local events and a strong sense of place that reflects its agricultural and historic origins.
Postcode districts covering Loders
Most populated places nearby
- Weymouth 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Yeovil 14 miles22.6 km
- Dorchester 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Bridport 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Chard 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Chard Town 13.7 miles22 km
- Portland 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Sidmouth 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Honiton 21.3 miles34.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Bradpole Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Shipton Gorge Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Powerstock Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bothenhampton Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Allington Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Bridport Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Askerswell Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Burton Bradstock Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- North Poorton Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Chilcombe Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Symondsbury Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Mapperton Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Loders
DT6 4NW, DT6 3UJ, DT6 3RZ, DT6 3SD, DT6 3SE, DT6 4NN, DT6 3SA, DT6 4NP, DT6 3SB
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 30.5 miles49.1 km
- Bournemouth Airport 38.3 miles61.6 km
- Maiden Newton Railway Station 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 9.3 miles15 km
Hotels near Loders Ad
- The Bull Hotel 4 1.9 miles3 km
- Eype's Mouth Country Hotel 3 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Haddon House Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Ollerod 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 8.1 miles13 km
- Fernhill Hotel 3 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Parrett Hotel 4 8 miles12.8 km
- George Albert Hotel & Spa 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Lyme 1 Hotel 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Royal Lion Hotel 3 9.6 miles15.5 km
Schools in Loders
- Loders C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Charmouth Beach Beach 8 miles12.9 km
- Chesil Beach Beach 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 11.8 miles19 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 13 miles21 km
- Huish Park Stadium 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Portland Harbour Harbour 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Portland Marina Marina 16.7 miles26.9 km