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

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

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18.2km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 6.38 km for 735 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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729 m

North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Trail

Incredibly scenic ride thought the Stour Valley.

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1.94 km

View from North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

using North Dorset trancil

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5.90 km

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

intersection with the trail

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5.98 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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7.66 km

Norton Woods Fire Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Just a lovely track.

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11.2 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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15.7 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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16.2 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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18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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