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Fiddleford Mill – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Sturminster Newton

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Fiddleford Mill – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Sturminster Newton

Moderate

4.3

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Fiddleford Mill – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Sturminster Newton

02:05

7.80km

90m

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: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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431 m

St Mary’s Church

Highlight • Religious Site

It is the Church of England Parish Church and is a notable building, designated as a Grade I Listed structure.

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1.72 km

Fiddleford Mill

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Fiddleford Mill is an 18th-century structure near the River Stour, mentioned in the Domesday Book. Although the mill building is disused and not open to the public, it is adjacent …

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1.89 km

Fiddleford Mill and Manor House

Highlight • Historical Site

It's hard to a imagine a more serene location than Fiddleford, with its 14th-century manor and pretty mill. While the present mill dates back to the 13th century, impressive in …

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6.07 km

Sturminster Newton 'Castle' is the ruinous remains of a 14th-century medieval manor house constructed within the earthworks of an Iron Age hillfort. Originally belonging to Glastonbury Abbey, it was later …

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6.38 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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7.54 km

A spur-of-the-moment stop in Stur

Highlight • Cafe

What an absolute cracking pit stop. Extremely good prices on all the food. Only stopped for few coffees and toasted teacakes. Friendly staff and very clean.

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7.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

1.16 km

1.11 km

234 m

207 m

199 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

1.77 km

1.22 km

880 m

730 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

50 %

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Fiddleford Mill – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Sturminster Newton

St Mary’s Church

Fiddleford Mill

Fiddleford Mill and Manor House

Castle ruins

Sturminster Newton Mill

A spur-of-the-moment stop in Stur

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