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Blandford Forum

Remains of the Old Railway Bridge – Stour Meadows Park loop from Blandford Forum

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South West England

Blandford Forum

Remains of the Old Railway Bridge – Stour Meadows Park loop from Blandford Forum

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Remains of the Old Railway Bridge – Stour Meadows Park loop from Blandford Forum

00:42

6.73km

50m

Running

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

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.49 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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2

3.07 km

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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3

3.15 km

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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4

3.40 km

Stour Meadows Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice park area which runs alongside the River Stour in Blandford Forum.

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5

3.90 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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6

5.22 km

North Dorset Trailway Path to Sturminster Newton

Highlight • Cycleway

Thinking …bike would be best. Going to try biking on the TRAILWAY. Need to go further !

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7

5.23 km

The Whistle Stop Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Tea Room.

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6.73 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.13 km

732 m

587 m

175 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.04 km

1.64 km

1.37 km

406 m

260 m

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