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Stour Meadows Park – Blandford Forum Market Place loop from Pimperne

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South West England

Stour Meadows Park – Blandford Forum Market Place loop from Pimperne

Moderate

8

runners

Stour Meadows Park – Blandford Forum Market Place loop from Pimperne

00:58

9.29km

80m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.68 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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2

3.77 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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3

4.02 km

Stour Meadows Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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4

4.26 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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5

4.65 km

Blandford Forum Market Place

Highlight • Rest Area

Blandford destroyed by fire then rebuilt by the Bastard Brothers resulting in one of the most beautiful town centres in England

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6

4.78 km

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Blandford Forum

Highlight • Religious Site

The main landmark of the centre of Blandford Forum. A quite impressive church which was unfortunately covered in scaffolding but still showed signs of its beauty.

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7

5.66 km

The Whistle Stop Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Tea Room.

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8

5.67 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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B

9.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.10 km

2.34 km

1.44 km

330 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.49 km

2.81 km

458 m

455 m

< 100 m

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