Union Hotel – Stour Meadows Park loop from Blandford Forum

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Union Hotel – Stour Meadows Park loop from Blandford Forum

Easy

hikers

Union Hotel – Stour Meadows Park loop from Blandford Forum

01:58

7.50km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

347 m

Blandford Railway Arches and Footbridge

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

In addition to the main rail bridge spanning the river, smaller bridges were built to allow traffic and pedestrians to cross the cuttings and track as it travelled north-west. Three …

Tip by

537 m

Remains of the Old Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The former railway bridge in Stour Meadows (part of the wider flood meadows near the River Stour) is significant for several reasons:

Tip by

1.73 km

North Dorset Trailway Path to Sturminster Newton

Highlight • Cycleway

Thinking …bike would be best. Going to try biking on the TRAILWAY. Need to go further !

Tip by

1.74 km

The Whistle Stop Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Tea Room.

Tip by

5.99 km

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Blandford Forum

Highlight • Religious Site

The main landmark of the centre of Blandford Forum. A quite impressive church which was unfortunately covered in scaffolding but still showed signs of its beauty.

Tip by

6.59 km

Union Hotel

Highlight • Historical Site

Good pub part or hall and Woodhouse brewery which is the local brewery

Tip by

6.90 km

Black Cactus Café

Highlight • Cafe

Black Cactus is a very friendly cafe with delicious food. you can charge up, recharge and refresh. Nice space to park your bikes right infront too. dogs also welcome.

Tip by