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Remains of the Old Railway Bridge – North Dorset Trailway loop from Blandford Forum

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Remains of the Old Railway Bridge – North Dorset Trailway loop from Blandford Forum

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Remains of the Old Railway Bridge – North Dorset Trailway loop from Blandford Forum

02:35

9.91km

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 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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572 m

Remains of the Old Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The former railway bridge in Stour Meadows (part of the wider flood meadows near the River Stour) is significant for several reasons:

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654 m

Preetz Bridge and Old Railway Arches

Highlight • Structure

Opened in 1997, Preetz Bridge was the first pedestrian bridge built to cross the River Stour. To the west, you can see two arches that are the last remains of the old railway line of this town.

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2.10 km

North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

A very well maintained and versatile trailway. You'll really not be disappointed with this one

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2.20 km

Former Somerset & Dorset Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The stretch of the old Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway (S&DJR) line at Spetisbury and Blandford area provides a tangible connection to the past and is a key part of …

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5.04 km

Somerset and Dorset Railway Path at Spetisbury

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway linked Bath to Bournemouth and was built during the mid-1800s. Closed in 1966, sections of it have become walking and cycling tracks. This stretch …

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9.29 km

Blandford Railway Arches and Footbridge

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

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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9.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.60 km

1.35 km

492 m

363 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.00 km

2.28 km

1.15 km

465 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

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Remains of the Old Railway Bridge – North Dorset Trailway loop from Blandford Forum

Remains of the Old Railway Bridge

Preetz Bridge and Old Railway Arches

North Dorset Trailway

Former Somerset & Dorset Railway

Somerset and Dorset Railway Path at Spetisbury

Blandford Railway Arches and Footbridge

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