Sturminster Newton Mill – View from Bulbarrow Hill loop from Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton Mill – View from Bulbarrow Hill loop from Sturminster Newton

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Sturminster Newton Mill – View from Bulbarrow Hill loop from Sturminster Newton

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32.9km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.24 km

Sturminster Newton Mill

Highlight • Structure

Still milling flour today, this beautiful mill is well worth taking five minutes to listen to the water. You might even be lucky enough to spot the local otter!

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16.9 km

The county's second highest hill, this is a bit of a slog to get up but all worth it for the views.

On a clear day you can see as far as the Severn Bridge to the west crossing into Wales. At the top there's a scenic, undulating lane that's a bit like a balcony over Dorset.

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17.1 km

View of Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

17.5 km

View of Cranborne Chase from Dorset National Landscape

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Worth the hard climb.

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25.2 km

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

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intersection with the trail

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25.3 km

View of Hod Hill

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Was nice to see the Hod from a distance. On a hike route I'd done Hambledon and Hod on same day, in really bad conditions. worth a go up there

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27.7 km

Shillingstone Railway Station & Museum

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The train line was removed in 1966 but this station was left. Volunteers and enthusiasts have worked here since 1997 restoring the station and laying some track in 2008. It's now a mini museum with the restored station and some rolling stock and engines. They plan to extend the track towards Sturminster Newton and eventually run a heritage railway service.
The cafe and shop are open when the station is open, currently Open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm.

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27.9 km

Shillingstone Railway Station

Highlight • Cafe

On the North Dorset Trailway. Cafe here. Restored station. Very interesting. You can do the trailway on a road bike although in places.you just need to be careful

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