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Castleman Trailway – Castlemain Trailway loop from Spetisbury

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Castleman Trailway – Castlemain Trailway loop from Spetisbury

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Castleman Trailway – Castlemain Trailway loop from Spetisbury

03:42

56.6km

350m

Cycling

Moderate 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 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.06 km for 179 m

After 38.1 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.5 km

Crichel House Archway and Witchampton Church

Highlight • Historical Site

The village of Witchampton is a picturesque setting, with a church dating back to the 15th century.

About a kilometre north of Witchampton stands the archway of Crichel House, an imposing stone archway.

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15.1 km

Tree-Lined Avenue in Cranborne Chase

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a stunning, almost art row of trees, quiet road and not too steep if you are going up. Links to many quiet back roads.

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28.7 km

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

Highlight • Historical Site

Castleman trailway: Travel from Ringwood to Poole along the disused Southampton to Dorchester railway line on this easy cycle and walking route. Route highlights include 3 lovely country parks - …

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30.1 km

Castleman Trailway

Highlight • Trail

The Castleman Trailway used to be part of the railway line running between Dorchester and Southampton. It is named after Charles Castleman, who was responsible for building the railway. The …

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30.4 km

The Castleman Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Castleman Trailway was once part of the railway connecting Dorchester to Southampton and is named after Charles Castleman, the man who oversaw its construction. The railway ceased operations in …

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35.3 km

Ferndown Forest

Forest

35.6 km

Castlemain Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful natural area that is a stone throws away from streets.

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38.2 km

Uddens Plantation

Forest

55.2 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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56.1 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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56.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.9 km

6.11 km

4.61 km

3.75 km

1.48 km

686 m

108 m

Surfaces

38.7 km

8.84 km

279 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

26°C

9°C

0 %

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Castleman Trailway – Castlemain Trailway loop from Spetisbury

Crichel House Archway and Witchampton Church

Tree-Lined Avenue in Cranborne Chase

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

Castleman Trailway

The Castleman Trailway

Castlemain Trailway

Crawford Bridge over the River Stour

Blandford Disused Railway Trail

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