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North Dorset Trailway – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Sturminster Newton

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North Dorset Trailway – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Sturminster Newton

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North Dorset Trailway – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Sturminster Newton

01:28

15.5km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.00 km for 182 m

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Start point

Parking

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3.89 km

North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

The North Dorset Trailway now extends approximately 14 miles from Sturminster Newton to Spetisbury, with a section in Stalbridge they aim to link with, providing a safe route for walkers, …

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5.07 km

Shillingstone Railway Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

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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7.76 km

View of Hod Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Was nice to see the Hod from a distance. On a hike route I'd done Hambledon and Hod on same day, in really bad conditions. worth a go up there

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7.85 km

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

intersection with the trail

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10.3 km

Shillingstone Railway Station & Museum

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

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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10.6 km

Shillingstone Railway Station

Highlight • Cafe

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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14.3 km

Lushington Signal Box and River Bridge

Highlight • Structure

15.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

2.62 km

191 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

297 m

159 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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North Dorset Trailway – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Sturminster Newton

North Dorset Trailway

Shillingstone Railway Station Café

View of Hod Hill

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

Shillingstone Railway Station & Museum

Shillingstone Railway Station

Lushington Signal Box and River Bridge

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