Hall & Woodhouse Brewery – Spetisbury Station loop from Blandford Forum
Hall & Woodhouse Brewery – Spetisbury Station loop from Blandford Forum
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Hall & Woodhouse Brewery – Spetisbury Station loop from Blandford Forum
03:41
14.1km
100m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 17, 2026
Tips
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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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625 m
Hall & Woodhouse Brewery
Highlight • Pub
The brewery's history is a fascinating one; during the Napoleonic wars, the founder Charles Hall, won the contract to supply local soldiers with the government beer allowance of five pints a day (!).
Fursty Ferret and Tanglefoot are two other names produced here that have earned a reputation nationwide.
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1.78 km
Former Somerset & Dorset Railway
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Track Doubling: While initially a single track, the line at Spetisbury was upgraded to double track around 1901. This required the construction of the second platform (the 'Up' platform) and a signal box to manage the crossover points.
Down Line: Trains travelling towards Bailey Gate, Wimborne, and Bournemouth used the Down platform (the original platform).
Up Line: Trains travelling towards Blandford, Templecombe, and Bath (Green Park) used the Up platform (the new platform).
The Scenery: The line through Spetisbury was known for its gentler curves and gradients compared to the difficult northern section over the Mendip Hills, allowing for fast running. It offered picturesque views over the River Stour Valley, which you can still enjoy today.
Closure: The tracks at Spetisbury saw their final passenger services (the main S&D line closure) in March 1966. The rails were lifted a few years later in 1970.
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5.47 km
Spetisbury Station
Highlight • Rest Area
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6.10 km
Spetisbury Rings (Crawford Castle) Iron Age Hillfort
Highlight • Historical Site
Hiking up to the trig point offers lovely views of the patchwork landscapes around this part of Dorset.
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6.39 km
Crawford Bridge over the River Stour
Highlight • Historical Site
The upstream side of the bridge is the older, perhaps 15th century, but significantly harder to get a good view of due to private land preventing access. Nonetheless, the bridge is magnificent however you look at it. It's named 'Crawford' as it takes the road to Tarrant Crawford, a little to the north.
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8.26 km
St Mary the Virgin Church, Tarrant Crawford
Highlight • Historical Site
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9.29 km
Keyneston Mill Botanical Gardens
Highlight • Rest Area
Stroll through the stunning gardens or try your hand at making scents with their perfume workshops.
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13.9 km
St Peter and St Paul's Church, Blandford Forum
Highlight • Religious Site
Tip by
14.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.24 km
5.51 km
1.71 km
550 m
113 m
Surfaces
6.22 km
4.51 km
1.54 km
1.53 km
214 m
113 m
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