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Durweston Mill – Stour Meadows Park loop from Blandford Forum

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Durweston Mill – Stour Meadows Park loop from Blandford Forum

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Durweston Mill – Stour Meadows Park loop from Blandford Forum

01:08

17.3km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.73 km

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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4.18 km

View from North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

using North Dorset trancil

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6.24 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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6.78 km

Durweston Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Super narrow hollow climb that will certainly test your legs. It's really narrow so watch out for oncoming traffic. The surface gets slippery in winter - often with grass growing …

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13.8 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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14.0 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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14.4 km

Hall & Woodhouse Brewery

Highlight • Pub

Founded in 1777, this brewery produces Badger Beer. Still family-owned, this brewery is a popular stop for locals and visitors; you can take tours, visit the shop or simply pause and have a drink at the bar.

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14.8 km

Stour Meadows Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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17.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.94 km

4.69 km

1.68 km

525 m

240 m

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.99 km

7.75 km

468 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Durweston Mill – Stour Meadows Park loop from Blandford Forum

Start of the North Dorset Trailway in Blandford Forum

View from North Dorset Trailway

Durweston Mill

Durweston Hill

View of the River Stour and Stone Arch Bridge

Black Cactus Café

Hall & Woodhouse Brewery

Stour Meadows Park

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