Sturminster Newton Mill – White Mill Bridge loop from Sturminster Newton

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Sturminster Newton Mill – White Mill Bridge loop from Sturminster Newton

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Sturminster Newton Mill – White Mill Bridge loop from Sturminster Newton

04:22

70.0km

700m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 6.99 km for 178 m

After 7.61 km for 11 m

After 63.8 km for 47 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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314 m

Sturminster Newton Mill

Highlight • Structure

Still milling flour today, this beautiful mill is well worth taking five minutes to listen to the water. You might even be lucky enough to spot the local otter!

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7.08 km

Cacky Hill

Highlight • Trail

Pretty tough on the legs, rutty and soft. Pick your line.

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7.60 km

Okeford Hill Bike Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Views and walks after a bit of a climb. with a bit of off road cycling if you want it:
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okefordhillbikepark.co.uk

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40.1 km

White Mill Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice views from White Mill Bridge over the River Stour.
The bridge is a grade 1 listed 14th century stone bridge.
The National Trust managed White Bridge Mill is close …

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50.2 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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51.5 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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51.7 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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