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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

01:53

7.10km

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: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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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

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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4.05 km

The "Oh No" Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

I expect it makes a great crossing and cuts off a HUGE diversion along a main road. Typical council neglecting their duites to repair this bridge.

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6.30 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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6.31 km

Spetisbury Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely old Somerset and Dorset railway line

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6.93 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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7.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

1.34 km

729 m

246 m

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.21 km

2.02 km

1.77 km

657 m

317 m

107 m

Elevation

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The River Tarrant – Spetisbury Station loop from Spetisbury

Crawford Bridge over the River Stour

The River Tarrant

St Mary the Virgin Church, Tarrant Crawford

Parterre Gardens at Keyneston Mill

The "Oh No" Bridge

Blandford Disused Railway Trail

Spetisbury Station

Spetisbury Rings (Crawford Castle) Iron Age Hillfort

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