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Blandford Forum

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Blandford Forum

South West England

Blandford Forum

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Blandford Forum

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Hodway Lane Trail Intersection – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Blandford Forum

03:04

50.7km

570m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

730 m

Start of the North Dorset Trailway in Blandford Forum

Highlight • Trail

Nice easy going route from Blandford to Sturminster Newton, running along old railway line. Very easy going gravel.
Bit of history in nearby Railway Garden: flickr.com/photos/93122458@N08/17454467195/in/photostream

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2

1.96 km

North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Trail

Incredibly scenic ride thought the Stour Valley.

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3

3.17 km

View from North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

using North Dorset trancil

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7.13 km

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

intersection with the trail

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5

9.59 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 …

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6

15.9 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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31.5 km

View from Bulbarrow Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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8

32.1 km

View of Cranborne Chase from Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

Worth the hard climb.

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50.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

13.2 km

6.99 km

3.12 km

544 m

427 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

15.5 km

13.1 km

819 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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