The River Tarrant – Spetisbury Station loop from Spetisbury

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The River Tarrant – Spetisbury Station loop from Spetisbury

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The River Tarrant – Spetisbury Station loop from Spetisbury

01:52

7.06km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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168 m

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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2.74 km

Muddy Path in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Trail

becareful there Is hidden log on the path

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2.74 km

The River Tarrant

Highlight • River

The River Tarrant is a small but significant river in Dorset, England. Such clear water. Secluded and peaceful

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2.87 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Tarrant Crawford

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely st Mary’s church in tarrant Crawford worth a visit

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3.85 km

Parterre Gardens at Keyneston Mill

Highlight • River

Worth stopping here for a coffee as this high-end perfume shop actually serves some of the best coffee around and has a beautiful garden to sit in.

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6.27 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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6.27 km

Spetisbury Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely old Somerset and Dorset railway line

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6.90 km

Spetisbury Rings (Crawford Castle) Iron Age Hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

This is one of the Iron Age hillforts that lie in a chain from Hambledon Hill to Hengistbury Head. The earthworks here are clear and well-defined, making it fun to …

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7.06 km

End point

Bus stop

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