Child Okeford Village – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Blandford Forum

Child Okeford Village – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Blandford Forum

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Child Okeford Village – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Blandford Forum

02:38

40.3km

430m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.3 km for 139 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.52 km

Pimperne Long Barrow

Archaeological Site

18.5 km

Heron Grove Coppice

Forest

27.3 km

Child Okeford Village

Highlight • Pub

pretty village of Childe Okeford. a good pub, village store and church. You can do a walk from here to the top of Hambledon Hill Iron Age Fort with some of the greatest views in Dorset into Wiltshire.

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29.3 km

Shillingstone Railway Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

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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29.5 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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29.5 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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32.1 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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32.2 km

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

intersection with the trail

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34.6 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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34.6 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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40.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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