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ノスタルジーに浸る旅に出発！シリングストーン駅は、ドーセットの田園地帯にひっそりと佇む、美しく保存された1950年代のタイムカプセルのようです。かつては伝説的なサマセット＆ドーセット合同鉄道（通称「スロー・アンド・ダーティ」）の重要な駅でしたが、現在は献身的なボランティアチームによって愛情を込めて修復されています。オリジナルのプラットフォームを散策したり、ヴィンテージの信号扱所を探検したり、改造された鉄道車両でお茶を飲むこともできます。ノース・ドーセット・トレイルウェイのハイカーが通り過ぎる中、映画「逢びき」のエキストラになった気分を味わうのに最適な場所です。今日はバース行きの列車はありませんが、雰囲気はまさに最高です！

Historic Significance: It is a Grade I Listed Building (the highest level of protection), noted for its special architectural and historic interest. Age: The first record of the bridge dates back to 1334, suggesting its medieval origins, with parts of the current structure likely dating to the 15th century. Construction: It is built of coursed rubble and ashlar stone and features nine semi-circular arches. Widening: The bridge was widened in 1819. The upstream side is the original, medieval part and features triangular cut-waters which extend up to form pedestrian refuges. The downstream side is the later, plainer widening. Inscriptions: There is a reset stone on the east side of the bridge inscribed with the year 1719. Name Origin: The bridge is named Crawford Bridge because it carries the road from Spetisbury to Tarrant Crawford. The nearby area of Spetisbury was historically one of three manors, including Great Crawford.

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 separate 5-acre private island with glamping and camping facilities, which are open for bookings and offer activities like fishing, wild swimming, and dog walking.

Single lane beware of on coming vehicles

Divert off main trail to Morton Estate for coffee break

Only opens from Weds to Sunday

Great traffic free ride

Perfect views when the sun is out.