Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

54 m in total

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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382 m

Oxford Bakery

37.2 km

Start of the North Dorset Trailway at Blandford

Nice easy going route from Blandford to Sturminster Newton, running along old railway line. Very easy going gravel.

Bit of history in nearby Railway Garden: flickr.com/photos/93122458@N08/17454467195/in/photostream

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39.6 km

View from North Dorset Trailway

using North Dorset trancil

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41.7 km

Durweston Mill

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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44.1 km

View of Hod Hill

Was nice to see the Hod from a distance. On a hike route I'd done Hambledon and Hod on same day, in really bad conditions. worth a go up there

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47.8 km

North Dorset Trailway

The North Dorset Trailway now extends approximately 14 miles from Sturminster Newton to Spetisbury, with a section in Stalbridge they aim to link with, providing a safe route for walkers, …

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51.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

9.21 km

7.34 km

2.64 km

1.50 km

875 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

12.1 km

11.6 km

474 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Monday 13 October

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Durweston Mill – North Dorset Trailway loop from Sturminster Newton

Oxford Bakery

Start of the North Dorset Trailway at Blandford

View from North Dorset Trailway

Durweston Mill

View of Hod Hill

North Dorset Trailway

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