Fiddleford Mill – Shillingstone Railway Station loop from Sturminster Newton

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Fiddleford Mill – Shillingstone Railway Station loop from Sturminster Newton

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Fiddleford Mill – Shillingstone Railway Station loop from Sturminster Newton

05:32

21.3km

120m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Dorset National Landscape

Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

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266 m

A spur-of-the-moment stop in Stur

Highlight • Cafe

What an absolute cracking pit stop. Extremely good prices on all the food. Only stopped for few coffees and toasted teacakes. Friendly staff and very clean.

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616 m

St Mary’s Church

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It is the Church of England Parish Church and is a notable building, designated as a Grade I Listed structure.

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1.91 km

Fiddleford Mill

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Fiddleford Mill is an 18th-century structure near the River Stour, mentioned in the Domesday Book. Although the mill building is disused and not open to the public, it is adjacent …

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2.07 km

Fiddleford Mill and Manor House

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It's hard to a imagine a more serene location than Fiddleford, with its 14th-century manor and pretty mill. While the present mill dates back to the 13th century, impressive in …

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6.08 km

Shillingstone Railway Station Café

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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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6.48 km

Church of the Holy Rood, Shillingstone

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The Church of the Holy Rood is a Grade I-listed building in pleasant scenery on the edge of Shillingstone village. The church dates to the 12th century and the tower …

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11.1 km

The White Horse Inn & Village Shop

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Serving good pub food and in a perfect spot for hikers and cyclists, the White Horse Inn is a good options for lunch. It was visited by Prince Charles in …

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15.7 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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