Durweston Mill – View of Hod Hill loop from Blandford Forum

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Durweston Mill – View of Hod Hill loop from Blandford Forum

Moderate

4.5

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Durweston Mill – View of Hod Hill loop from Blandford Forum

01:59

23.7km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 20, 2026

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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61 m

Offcamber Cycles

Highlight • Other

Great family owned bike shop.

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3.08 km

View from North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

using North Dorset trancil

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5.14 km

Durweston Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

A five-acre island surrounded by the River Stour with a campsite, old mill buildings, mill pool and peaceful stretch of the river.

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5.54 km

Off-Road Route to Norton Woods

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Saves going up Norton Lane, good surfaces most of the year don't need a mountain bike but probably some grippy tyres in places

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11.6 km

Norton Woods Fire Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Just a lovely track.

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16.7 km

View of Hod Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Was nice to see the Hod from a distance. On a hike route I'd done Hambledon and Hod on same day, in really bad conditions. worth a go up there

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23.2 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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