In addition to the main rail bridge spanning the river, smaller bridges were built to allow traffic and pedestrians to cross the cuttings and track as it travelled north-west. Three …

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October 19, 2022

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One of two-foot bridges across the River Stour in these meadows. The views up and down stream are nice and if you're very lucky you may spot an otter here.
The two arches of an old railway bridge are visible to the west. This is the last remains of the old railway line that served Blandford Forum. The line was closed in 1966 and most of the bridge demolished, it's not clear why this bit remains.

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April 9, 2023

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Now only two spans remain and are preserved by the Blandford Railway Arches Trust. The railway bridge was built by the Somerset and Dorset Railway around 1880 and was demolished after the line closed in 1966 as part of the Beeching cuts.

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1. 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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2. 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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3. Mill Lane Bridge – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Shillingstone

19.4km

01:15

130m

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

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Location: Blandford Forum, North Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Blandford Railway Arches and Footbridge

1. Tarrent Rawston & Witchampton loop from Blandford Forum

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

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

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