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North Dorset Trailway – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Blandford Forum

North Dorset Trailway – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Blandford Forum

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North Dorset Trailway – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Blandford Forum

01:08

22.4km

120m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. 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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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Dorset National Landscape

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Parking

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375 m

Blandford Railway Arches and Footbridge

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In addition to the main rail bridge spanning the river, smaller bridges were built to allow traffic and pedestrians to cross the cuttings and track as it travelled north-west. Three …

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2.29 km

North Dorset Trailway

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Incredibly scenic ride thought the Stour Valley.

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3.51 km

View from North Dorset Trailway

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using North Dorset trancil

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7.46 km

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

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intersection with the trail

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9.92 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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10.2 km

Shillingstone Railway Station

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On the North Dorset Trailway. Cafe here. Restored station. Very interesting. You can do the trailway on a road bike although in places.you just need to be careful

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11.3 km

North Dorset Trailway

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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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21.4 km

Start of the North Dorset Trailway in Blandford Forum

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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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22.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

9.56 km

1.74 km

411 m

249 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

10.4 km

1.21 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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North Dorset Trailway – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Blandford Forum

Blandford Railway Arches and Footbridge

North Dorset Trailway

View from North Dorset Trailway

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

Shillingstone Railway Station & Museum

Shillingstone Railway Station

North Dorset Trailway

Start of the North Dorset Trailway in Blandford Forum

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