Holes Bay Cycle Path – Woodland Path at Holes Bay loop from Blandford Forum

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Holes Bay Cycle Path – Woodland Path at Holes Bay loop from Blandford Forum

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Holes Bay Cycle Path – Woodland Path at Holes Bay loop from Blandford Forum

03:57

61.4km

340m

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

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 28.7 km for 108 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.59 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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28.8 km

Twin Sails Bridge

Highlight • Structure

If closed, (ie the Bridge is 'up') divert to the Twin Sails Bridge off West Quay Road

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29.4 km

Poole Quay

Highlight • Structure

31.4 km

Holes Bay Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Mapping goes a little odd around here, but stick to the cycleway and it sorts itself out. There's no need to go onto the main road.

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34.1 km

Woodland Path at Holes Bay

Highlight • Trail

Holes Bay circular route is a moderately hilly circular cycle route, approximately 6.794 miles long.

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42.6 km

Lady Wimborne Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1853 under the name of Bridge 77, this rather elaborate bridge is on the Canford Estate and straddles the Stour Valley Way. Likely named for the first Lady …

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55.1 km

Crawford Bridge over the River Stour

Highlight • Historical Site

Of medieval origin but widened in the 1800s, this stone bridge spans the River Stour at Spetisbury and is a lovely place to pause (in one of the cut-waters) and admire the river as it ambles south.

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56.0 km