Trig Point of Spetisbury Ring – Spetisbury Station loop from Blandford Forum
Trig Point of Spetisbury Ring – Spetisbury Station loop from Blandford Forum
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Trig Point of Spetisbury Ring – Spetisbury Station loop from Blandford Forum
01:43
16.1km
140m
Running
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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5.31 km
Parterre Gardens at Keyneston Mill
Highlight • River
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7.37 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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8.10 km
Trig Point of Spetisbury Ring
Highlight • Viewpoint
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8.60 km
Spetisbury Station
Highlight • Rest Area
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8.60 km
Blandford Disused Railway Trail
Highlight • Cycleway
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14.3 km
Preetz Bridge and Old Railway Arches
Highlight • Structure
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14.4 km
Remains of the Old Railway Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
The Line: It carried the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway line, which ran a crucial cross-country route connecting Bath to Bournemouth.
The Town's Station: The bridge was essential for the railway to reach the final location of Blandford Forum Station, which opened north of the River Stour in 1863. This required the extension of the line from its original temporary terminus south of the river at Blandford St Mary.
Closure: The entire S&DJR line, often referred to simply as the "S&D," was closed as a result of the infamous Beeching Cuts. The Blandford station closed to passengers in March 1966, with the track eventually lifted around 1969.
Demolition & Preservation: Following the line's closure, the original railway bridge that crossed the River Stour was largely demolished. However, two of its arches/spans were saved and are still visible in the meadows today. This is thanks to the efforts of local groups, like the Blandford Railway Arches Trust, who recognized their historical importance.
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16.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.79 km
6.22 km
1.40 km
1.03 km
432 m
250 m
Surfaces
8.52 km
4.03 km
1.62 km
1.17 km
586 m
205 m
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