North Dorset Trailway – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Tarrant Keyneston

North Dorset Trailway – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Tarrant Keyneston

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North Dorset Trailway – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Tarrant Keyneston

02:10

41.9km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.31 km

Charlton Beeches

Forest

2.77 km

North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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6.11 km

North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Trail

Incredibly scenic ride thought the Stour Valley.

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7.32 km

View from North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

using North Dorset trancil

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11.3 km

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

intersection with the trail

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13.7 km

Shillingstone Railway Station & Museum

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

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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15.0 km

North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

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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28.3 km

Shillingstone Railway Station

Highlight • Cafe

On the North Dorset Trailway. Cafe here. Restored station. Very interesting. You can do the trailway on a road bike although in places.you just need to be careful

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37.4 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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41.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

10.8 km

9.97 km

2.09 km

1.57 km

648 m

376 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

17.1 km

6.81 km

203 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

13°C

4°C

17 %

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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. …