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Blandford St. Mary

North Dorset Trailway – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Blandford Forum

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
North Dorset
Blandford St. Mary

North Dorset Trailway – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Blandford Forum

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North Dorset Trailway – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Blandford Forum

01:08

22.4km

120m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Dorset National Landscape

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2.27 km

North Dorset Trailway

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Incredibly scenic ride thought the Stour Valley.

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3.49 km

View from North Dorset Trailway

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using North Dorset trancil

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7.44 km

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

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intersection with the trail

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7.52 km

View of Hod Hill

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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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9.90 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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11.2 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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12.3 km

Shillingstone Railway Station

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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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21.4 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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22.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

9.63 km

1.74 km

411 m

157 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

10.3 km

1.21 km

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