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Fiddleford Mill – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Sturminster Newton

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Fiddleford Mill – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Sturminster Newton

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4.3

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Fiddleford Mill – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Sturminster Newton

02:05

7.80km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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431 m

St Mary’s Church

Highlight • Religious Site

It is the Church of England Parish Church and is a notable building, designated as a Grade I Listed structure.

History: The present church dates from a rebuild in 1486 by the Abbots of Glastonbury and retains a significant carved wagon roof.

A popular walking route goes along Penny Lane and Church Lane to reach the churchyard, which is why it's closely associated with Penny Street.

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1.72 km

Fiddleford Mill

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Fiddleford Mill is an 18th-century structure near the River Stour, mentioned in the Domesday Book. Although the mill building is disused and not open to the public, it is adjacent to the much older Fiddleford Manor, a magnificent 14th-century English Heritage property known for its spectacular timber roofs.

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1.89 km

Fiddleford Mill and Manor House

Highlight • Historical Site

It's hard to a imagine a more serene location than Fiddleford, with its 14th-century manor and pretty mill. While the present mill dates back to the 13th century, impressive in itself, there has been a mill here since at lease the date of the Domesday Book in 1087.

The weir bridge is just as wonderful with its rusty wheels and vibrant, rural setting. Summer is the most majestic time to visit but all seasons bring their magic here.

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6.07 km

Castle ruins

Highlight • Castle

Sturminster Newton 'Castle' is the ruinous remains of a 14th-century medieval manor house constructed within the earthworks of an Iron Age hillfort. Originally belonging to Glastonbury Abbey, it was later granted to Katherine Parr by Henry VIII. The remains, which are on private land, are a Grade II* listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

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6.38 km

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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7.54 km

A spur-of-the-moment stop in Stur

Highlight • Cafe

What an absolute cracking pit stop. Extremely good prices on all the food. Only stopped for few coffees and toasted teacakes. Friendly staff and very clean.

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7.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

1.16 km

1.11 km

234 m

207 m

199 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

1.77 km

1.22 km

880 m

730 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

21°C

12°C

20 %

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Fiddleford Mill – Sturminster Newton Mill loop from Sturminster Newton

St Mary’s Church

Fiddleford Mill

Fiddleford Mill and Manor House

Castle ruins

Sturminster Newton Mill

A spur-of-the-moment stop in Stur

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