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Shillingstone Railway Station – North Dorset Trailway loop from Sturminster Newton

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Shillingstone Railway Station – North Dorset Trailway loop from Sturminster Newton

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4.6

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Shillingstone Railway Station – North Dorset Trailway loop from Sturminster Newton

01:25

15.4km

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.2 km for 187 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.65 km

Hambledon Hill

Highlight • Summit

The old hill forts offer terrific views once you get towards the top but if you are riding be prepared for plenty of pushing. It isn't flat.

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4.95 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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7.59 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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10.2 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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10.4 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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11.5 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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14.2 km

Lushington Signal Box and River Bridge

Highlight • Structure

15.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

2.62 km

948 m

204 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

1.18 km

269 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

22°C

10°C

31 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Shillingstone Railway Station – North Dorset Trailway loop from Sturminster Newton

Hambledon Hill

Shillingstone Railway Station & Museum

View of Hod Hill

Shillingstone Railway Station Café

Shillingstone Railway Station

North Dorset Trailway

Lushington Signal Box and River Bridge

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