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Durweston Mill – North Dorset Trailway loop from Blandford Forum

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South West England

Blandford Forum

Durweston Mill – North Dorset Trailway loop from Blandford Forum

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Durweston Mill – North Dorset Trailway loop from Blandford Forum

00:54

12.3km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Dorset National Landscape

Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

926 m

Start of the North Dorset Trailway in Blandford Forum

Highlight • Trail

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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2

1.44 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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3

1.79 km

Stour Meadows Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice park area which runs alongside the River Stour in Blandford Forum.

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4

2.14 km

Black Cactus Café

Highlight • Cafe

Black Cactus is a very friendly cafe with delicious food. you can charge up, recharge and refresh. Nice space to park your bikes right infront too. dogs also welcome.

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5

2.27 km

View of the River Stour and Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

From this beautiful multi-arched stone bridge, you can enjoy views of the River Stour as it flows through Blandford Forum. The only downside is that it has a sidewalk on only one side.

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6

8.12 km

Durweston Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

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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7

10.2 km

View from North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

using North Dorset trancil

Translated by Google •

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8

11.4 km

North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Trail

Incredibly scenic ride thought the Stour Valley.

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B

12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

2.93 km

1.96 km

1.44 km

898 m

204 m

168 m

Surfaces

7.10 km

3.06 km

2.03 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 21 October

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