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Blandford St. Mary

Bike loop from Blandford Forum

Easy

5.0

(1)

18

riders

Bike loop from Blandford Forum

01:07

12.9km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 4.86 km for 34 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.06 km

Spetisbury Railway Station (Somerset & Dorset Railway)

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Wide, woody, open, traffic-free - this route has it all for traffic shy cyclists. The connection to the next 9 miles from Blandford to Sturminster Newton needs a little sorting, …

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2

5.81 km

Crawford Bridge over the River Stour

Highlight • Historical Site

Of medieval origin but widened in the 1800s, this stone bridge spans the River Stour at Spetisbury and is a lovely place to pause (in one of the cut-waters) and admire the river as it ambles south.

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3

6.73 km

Blandford Disused Railway Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

You won't be able to catch a train here, but it's a pleasant place to catch your breath on the old train line

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4

12.0 km

Blandford Railway Arches and Footbridge

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

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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B

12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.51 km

1.71 km

1.11 km

322 m

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.44 km

3.10 km

250 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 8 November

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