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The best MTB trails in North Dorset

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Mountain biking in North Dorset is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Dorset. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: November 24, 2025

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1. Hod Hill & Hambledon Hill from Sturminster Newton

29.5km

02:29

330m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Tarrent Rawston & Witchampton loop from Blandford Forum

36.8km

02:44

390m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. View of Nadder Valley – Shaftesbury Singletrack loop from Shaftesbury

15.6km

01:08

190m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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4. Hodway Lane Trail Intersection – Mill Lane Bridge loop from Shillingstone

32.8km

02:36

350m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Mill Lane Bridge – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Blandford St Mary

22.3km

01:28

140m

150m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. St James Church, Milton Abbas – Milton Park Woods loop from Shillingstone

32.1km

02:54

570m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Hodway Lane Trail Intersection – View of the Dorset Countryside loop from Shillingstone

48.6km

04:06

800m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. The White Horse, Stourpaine – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Pimperne

36.0km

02:47

480m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. The Butt Sherry Pub, Mere – The Bell and Crown loop from Gillingham

27.3km

01:48

280m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Hodway Lane Trail Intersection – Stour Bridge loop from Shillingstone

32.7km

02:12

210m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in North Dorset

1. Hod Hill & Hambledon Hill from Sturminster Newton

2. Tarrent Rawston & Witchampton loop from Blandford Forum

3. View of Nadder Valley – Shaftesbury Singletrack loop from Shaftesbury

4. Hodway Lane Trail Intersection – Mill Lane Bridge loop from Shillingstone

5. Mill Lane Bridge – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Blandford St Mary

6. St James Church, Milton Abbas – Milton Park Woods loop from Shillingstone

7. Hodway Lane Trail Intersection – View of the Dorset Countryside loop from Shillingstone

8. The White Horse, Stourpaine – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Pimperne

9. The Butt Sherry Pub, Mere – The Bell and Crown loop from Gillingham

10. Hodway Lane Trail Intersection – Stour Bridge loop from Shillingstone

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