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Bullbarrow Hill loop from Blandford Forum

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Bullbarrow Hill loop from Blandford Forum

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4.7

(6)

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Bullbarrow Hill loop from Blandford Forum

02:40

37.4km

520m

Cycling

This difficult touring bicycle loop from Blandford Forum takes you on a challenging 23.2 miles (37.4 km) ride, featuring 1690 feet (515 metres) of elevation gain over approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. You will traverse the rolling chalk hills of the Dorset Downs, enjoying expansive views and passing through…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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18.5 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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27.6 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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32.5 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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37.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

9.33 km

4.03 km

1.17 km

1.12 km

112 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

12.9 km

5.30 km

301 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

29°C

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Bullbarrow Hill loop from Blandford Forum

View from Bulbarrow Hill

Shillingstone Railway Station Café

Durweston Mill

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