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River Piddle Crossing – North Dorset Trailway loop from Tarrant Launceston

River Piddle Crossing – North Dorset Trailway loop from Tarrant Launceston

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River Piddle Crossing – North Dorset Trailway loop from Tarrant Launceston

06:53

104km

1,040m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

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After 49.7 km for 81 m

Discouraged

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.44 km

SOE Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Stop, pause and reflect🇬🇧

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13.1 km

Crawford Bridge over the River Stour

Highlight • Historical Site

Of medieval origin but widened in the 1800s, this stone bridge spans the River Stour at Spetisbury and is a lovely place to pause (in one of the cut-waters) and admire the river as it ambles south.

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14.1 km

Blandford Disused Railway Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

You won't be able to catch a train here, but it's a pleasant place to catch your breath on the old train line

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49.2 km

built by James Frampton in 1744. The Frampton family are for ever associated with the Tolpuddle Martyrs. James Frampton a member of the jury at their trial - finding them guilty and sending them to Australia...

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54.1 km

River Piddle Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This nice little cut through 'off road'. It is a mild gravel path. No problem for most. You do not need to go through the water - there are little bridges...

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58.7 km

Woodbury

Archaeological Site

60.2 km

Bere Wood

Forest

74.8 km

Charlton Beeches

Forest

76.3 km

North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

A very well maintained and versatile trailway. You'll really not be disappointed with this one

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90.3 km

Durweston Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

A five-acre island surrounded by the River Stour with a campsite, old mill buildings, mill pool and peaceful stretch of the river.

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90.3 km

Mill Lane Bridge

Highlight • River

Durweston Mill is a Grade II listed building, that has been converted into a holiday accommodation with two apartments, Coopers and Riverside, overlooking the River Stour. It also features a …

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92.3 km

Hod Hill

Archaeological Site

104 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.7 km

32.9 km

19.6 km

3.11 km

2.28 km

2.19 km

Surfaces

47.5 km

35.4 km

17.5 km

1.81 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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River Piddle Crossing – North Dorset Trailway loop from Tarrant Launceston

SOE Memorial

Crawford Bridge over the River Stour

Blandford Disused Railway Trail

Moreton House

River Piddle Crossing

North Dorset Trailway

Durweston Mill

Mill Lane Bridge

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