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South West England

Okeford Fitzpaine

Sturminster Newton Mill – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Shillingstone Quarry

South West England

Okeford Fitzpaine

Sturminster Newton Mill – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Shillingstone Quarry

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Sturminster Newton Mill – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Shillingstone Quarry

02:07

36.2km

370m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.03 km for 54 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

7.12 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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2

12.0 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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13.1 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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4

15.8 km

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

intersection with the trail

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5

22.2 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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6

22.8 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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7

24.8 km

North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Trail

Incredibly scenic ride thought the Stour Valley.

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8

26.0 km

View from North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

using North Dorset trancil

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30.1 km

Roundbush Wood

Forest

B

36.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

9.91 km

8.93 km

3.77 km

1.46 km

540 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

13.3 km

6.87 km

336 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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