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South West England

Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton Mill – View of Hod Hill loop from Sturminster Newton

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton Mill – View of Hod Hill loop from Sturminster Newton

Moderate

5.0

(1)

8

riders

Sturminster Newton Mill – View of Hod Hill loop from Sturminster Newton

03:00

40.9km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.8 km for 85 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1

314 m

Sturminster Newton Mill

Highlight • Structure

Still milling flour today, this beautiful mill is well worth taking five minutes to listen to the water. You might even be lucky enough to spot the local otter!

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2

6.67 km

National Cycle Network Signpost

Highlight • Cycleway

3

22.5 km

Black Cactus Café

Highlight • Cafe

Black Cactus is a very friendly cafe with delicious food. you can charge up, recharge and refresh. Nice space to park your bikes right infront too. dogs also welcome.

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4

23.1 km

Offcamber Cycles

Highlight • Other

Great family owned bike shop.

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5

23.6 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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6

28.3 km

View from North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

using North Dorset trancil

Translated by Google •

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7

32.3 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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8

38.7 km

Lushington Signal Box and River Bridge

Highlight • Structure

B

40.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

7.41 km

5.60 km

4.93 km

1.93 km

623 m

212 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

11.7 km

6.91 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

29°C

14°C

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