Hodway Lane Trail Intersection – North Dorset Trailway loop from Sturminster Newton

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection – North Dorset Trailway loop from Sturminster Newton

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Hodway Lane Trail Intersection – North Dorset Trailway loop from Sturminster Newton

02:12

42.0km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 826 m for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.60 km

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

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intersection with the trail

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15.0 km

Start of the North Dorset Trailway in Blandford Forum

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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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17.0 km

North Dorset Trailway

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

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18.5 km

Charlton Beeches

Forest

21.1 km

Blandford Disused Railway Trail

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You won't be able to catch a train here, but it's a pleasant place to catch your breath on the old train line

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28.2 km

North Dorset Trailway

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Incredibly scenic ride thought the Stour Valley.

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29.4 km

View from North Dorset Trailway

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using North Dorset trancil

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35.8 km

Shillingstone Railway Station & Museum

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The train line was removed in 1966 but this station was left. Volunteers and enthusiasts have worked here since 1997 restoring the station and laying some track in 2008. It's …

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37.1 km

North Dorset Trailway

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The North Dorset Trailway now extends approximately 14 miles from Sturminster Newton to Spetisbury, with a section in Stalbridge they aim to link with, providing a safe route for walkers, …

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42.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

11.1 km

2.90 km

2.15 km

1.97 km

518 m

284 m

Surfaces

25.6 km

13.9 km

2.29 km

245 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

16°C

8°C

31 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

November 14, 2024,Charlton Marshall > Sturminster Newton RTN

A break from hiking today, as @Karsten wanted to hit some trails on the bikes. Not been on the bike for about six months, so eased ourselves back in to it gently with a 43km ride out!!! the last 6km were brutal . I had nothing left in the tank and each rotation felt like I was going in reverse. …