Moderate gravel 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: December 10, 2025

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1.22 km

Sturminster Newton Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Now run as a museum and a working flour mill. The current building dates back to 1650 but there has been a mill here since at least 1016.
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1.24 km

Sturminster Newton Mill

Highlight • Structure

Still milling flour today, this beautiful mill is well worth taking five minutes to listen to the water. You might even be lucky enough to spot the local otter!

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9.89 km

The Ridgeway on Shillingstone Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a super cool hill ridge for riding along when it isn’t too wet and muddy, and also best when there aren’t too many horses around!

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14.5 km

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

intersection with the trail

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14.6 km

View of Hod Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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17.0 km

Shillingstone Railway Station & Museum

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The train line was removed in 1966 but this station was left. Volunteers and enthusiasts have worked here since 1997 restoring the station and laying some track in 2008. It's …

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17.2 km

Shillingstone Railway Station

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On the North Dorset Trailway. Cafe here. Restored station. Very interesting. You can do the trailway on a road bike although in places.you just need to be careful

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21.0 km

Lushington Signal Box and River Bridge

Highlight • Structure

22.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.93 km

7.87 km

4.42 km

1.45 km

427 m

135 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

4.99 km

4.35 km

634 m

Elevation

Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 18 December

12°C

7°C

77 %

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