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View of Hod Hill – Durweston Mill loop from Compton Abbas

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View of Hod Hill – Durweston Mill loop from Compton Abbas

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View of Hod Hill – Durweston Mill loop from Compton Abbas

03:04

44.9km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Dorset National Landscape

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16.0 km

View of Hod Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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18.5 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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24.4 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.

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24.9 km

Yellow Bicycle Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great grub, cracking coffee and loads of local goodies perfect for mid tour stopping, or just loading up.

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24.9 km

Offcamber Cycles

Highlight • Other

Great family owned bike shop.

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25.5 km

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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27.9 km

View from North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

using North Dorset trancil

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44.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

10.2 km

8.95 km

1.45 km

409 m

219 m

194 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

15.9 km

8.99 km

102 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 23 May

28°C

11°C

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View of Hod Hill – Durweston Mill loop from Compton Abbas

View of Hod Hill

Durweston Mill

Black Cactus Café

Yellow Bicycle Café

Offcamber Cycles

Start of the North Dorset Trailway in Blandford Forum

View from North Dorset Trailway

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