View of Hod Hill – Durweston Mill loop from Compton Abbas

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View of Hod Hill – Durweston Mill loop from Compton Abbas

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View of Hod Hill – Durweston Mill loop from Compton Abbas

03:04

44.9km

360m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 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

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Bus stop

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16.0 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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18.5 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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24.4 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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24.9 km

Yellow Bicycle Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great grub, cracking coffee and loads of local goodies perfect for mid tour stopping, or just loading up.

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24.9 km

Offcamber Cycles

Highlight • Other

Great family owned bike shop.

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25.5 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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27.9 km

View from North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

using North Dorset trancil

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34.3 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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