Shapwick Village Centre – White Mill Bridge loop from Sturminster Marshall
Shapwick Village Centre – White Mill Bridge loop from Sturminster Marshall
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Shapwick Village Centre – White Mill Bridge loop from Sturminster Marshall
03:41
14.3km
70m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 12, 2026
Tips
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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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6.09 km
Spetisbury Station
Highlight • Rest Area
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6.71 km
Spetisbury Rings (Crawford Castle) Iron Age Hillfort
Highlight • Historical Site
Hiking up to the trig point offers lovely views of the patchwork landscapes around this part of Dorset.
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7.00 km
Crawford Bridge over the River Stour
Highlight • Historical Site
The upstream side of the bridge is the older, perhaps 15th century, but significantly harder to get a good view of due to private land preventing access. Nonetheless, the bridge is magnificent however you look at it. It's named 'Crawford' as it takes the road to Tarrant Crawford, a little to the north.
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9.26 km
Shapwick Village Centre
Highlight • Settlement
You can hike to the Rings, walk east to the stunning Kingston Lacy estate or wander along the riverbanks to see what wildlife you can spot. Or, all three!
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9.42 km
St Bartholomew's Church, Shapwick
Highlight • Religious Site
In the beautiful village of Shapwick, with its thatched cottages and quiet lanes, and on the banks of the Stour, St Bartholomew's church is a gem.
Shapwick lies in the Hundred of Badbury. In 1238 it was recorded as Shepwyk, the smallest of the four Manors in East Dorset.
The church is of Norman 12th century date, with a square tower and restored over the centuries. It has a peal of three bells, one from 1570.
The north chapel has a lovely Norman arch. The font is very worn, as are the pews. There is a 12th century font with 19th century cover.
The church contains monumental brasses to Mary Oke (1440), whose house still stands on the Kingston Lacy estate, and Richard Chernok (1538).
Church is open from daylight until dusk daily, with a small car park next to it.
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13.1 km
White Mill
Highlight • Monument
The mill and house are both built of brick with tiled roofs. The mill house has two stories whist the mill has three with an attic. The house has a single story lean-to extension and a timber porch. The machinery and mill stones remain but the two water wheels are no longer present.
The present mill is thought to be on the site of an earlier one, probably one of those mentioned in Domesday Book. The current mill was rebuilt in 1776 on older foundations. The tenancy of the mill was the held by successive members of the Joyce family. The mill worked under water power until 1866 when a severe winter flood caused damage that was deemed beyond economic repair. The miller at the time was also a baker and he converted half of the mill to run from a portable steam engine to supply his bakery with flour. The last miller retired at the end of the 19th-century and the mill was not used again
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13.2 km
White Mill (National Trust)
Highlight • Historical Site
The elm and applewood machinery is still in place, although not in working order, and you can take a guided tour. The mill and its grounds form part of the Kingston Lacy estate, also under the care of the National Trust.
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13.2 km
White Mill Bridge
Highlight • Historical Site
The bridge is a grade 1 listed 14th century stone bridge.
The National Trust managed White Bridge Mill is close by. A 18th century corn mill which still houses the old wooden machinery. You can visit the mill from 12:00 - 16:00 on weekends.
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14.3 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
10.8 km
2.68 km
710 m
109 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.86 km
3.10 km
2.44 km
1.80 km
774 m
305 m
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