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 miles
- Yeovil 14.1 miles
- Dorchester 11.9 miles
- Bridport 2.3 miles
- Chard 14.2 miles
- Chard Town 14 miles
- Portland 17.6 miles
- Sidmouth 23.4 miles
- Honiton 21.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Loders Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Bradpole Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Shipton Gorge Parish 1.5 miles
- Powerstock Parish 1.8 miles
- Askerswell Parish 1.9 miles
- Bothenhampton Parish 2 miles
- Bridport Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Allington Parish 2.4 miles
- Chilcombe Parish 2.6 miles
- Burton Bradstock Built-up area 2.7 miles
- North Poorton Parish 3 miles
- Eggardon Ward 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Loders
DT6 3SE, DT6 4PG, DT6 4PR, DT6 4NW, DT6 3RX, DT6 4NU, DT6 4NY, DT6 3RY, DT6 4NT … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 30.8 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 38 miles
- Maiden Newton Railway Station 6.7 miles
- Crewkerne Railway Station 9.5 miles
Hotels near Loders Ad
- The Bull Hotel 4 2.1 miles
- Haddon House Hotel 3 3 miles
- Eype's Mouth Country Hotel 3 3.5 miles
- The Ollerod 3 4.7 miles
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 8 miles
- Fernhill Hotel 3 9.2 miles
- Parrett Hotel 4 8.2 miles
- George Albert Hotel & Spa 3 8.7 miles
- Lyme 1 Hotel 10 miles
- The Royal Lion Hotel 3 9.9 miles
Schools in Loders
- Loders C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Charmouth Beach Beach 8.3 miles
- Chesil Beach Beach 9.8 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11.2 miles
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 11.5 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 12 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 13.4 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 14.5 miles
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 15 miles
- Portland Harbour Harbour 16 miles
- Portland Marina Marina 16.4 miles