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View from Bulbarrow Hill – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Pimperne

View from Bulbarrow Hill – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Pimperne

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View from Bulbarrow Hill – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Pimperne

02:45

52.7km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.91 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.29 km

Blandford Forum Market Place

Highlight • Rest Area

Blandford destroyed by fire then rebuilt by the Bastard Brothers resulting in one of the most beautiful town centres in England

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4.50 km

Union Hotel

Highlight • Historical Site

Good pub part or hall and Woodhouse brewery which is the local brewery

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4.79 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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5.10 km

Founded in 1777, this brewery produces Badger Beer. Still family-owned, this brewery is a popular stop for locals and visitors; you can take tours, visit the shop or simply pause and have a drink at the bar.

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17.8 km

View of Cranborne Chase from Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

Worth the hard climb.

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18.3 km

View from Bulbarrow Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The county's second highest hill, this is a bit of a slog to get up but all worth it for the views.

On a clear day you can see as …

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19.6 km

Bulbarrow Down

Highlight • Summit

30.7 km

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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52.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.2 km

4.36 km

1.58 km

407 m

217 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

25.1 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

37 %

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View from Bulbarrow Hill – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Pimperne

Blandford Forum Market Place

Union Hotel

View of the River Stour and Stone Arch Bridge

Hall & Woodhouse Brewery

View of Cranborne Chase from Dorset National Landscape

View from Bulbarrow Hill

Bulbarrow Down

Sturminster Newton Mill

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