Loders is a small village and civil parish in Dorset, England, set in the valley of the River Asker about two miles north‑west of Bridport. The surrounding landscape is typical West Dorset rolling countryside with small farms and hedged lanes, and the coast and the Jurassic Coast at West Bay are within easy reach for walkers and visitors.
The village’s long history is visible in its medieval parish church, St Mary’s Church, and in a collection of stone and thatched cottages. Traditionally agricultural, the local economy now combines farming with small businesses and commuters to nearby towns; community life revolves around village events, the hall and local clubs, while tourism linked to coastal walks and the surrounding landscape supplements the parish income.
Postcode districts covering Loders
Most populated places nearby
- Weymouth 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Yeovil 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Dorchester 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Bridport 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Chard 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Chard Town 14 miles22.6 km
- Portland 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Sidmouth 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Honiton 21.7 miles34.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Loders Built-up area 0.3 miles0.6 km
- Bradpole Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Shipton Gorge Parish 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Powerstock Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Askerswell Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bothenhampton Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Bridport Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Allington Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Chilcombe Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Burton Bradstock Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- North Poorton Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Eggardon Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Loders
DT6 4NR, DT6 4PA, DT6 4NT, DT6 3RX, DT6 3SD, DT6 4NW, DT6 3SE, DT6 4PH, DT6 4PG … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 30.8 miles49.6 km
- Bournemouth Airport 38 miles61.1 km
- Maiden Newton Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 9.5 miles15.3 km
Hotels near Loders Ad
- The Bull Hotel 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Haddon House Hotel 3 3 miles4.8 km
- Eype's Mouth Country Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Ollerod 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 8 miles12.9 km
- Fernhill Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Parrett Hotel 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
- George Albert Hotel & Spa 3 8.7 miles14 km
- Lyme 1 Hotel 10 miles16.1 km
- The Royal Lion Hotel 3 9.9 miles15.9 km
Schools in Loders
- Loders C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Charmouth Beach Beach 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Chesil Beach Beach 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 12 miles19.2 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Huish Park Stadium 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 15 miles24.1 km
- Portland Harbour Harbour 16 miles25.7 km
- Portland Marina Marina 16.4 miles26.4 km