North Dorset Trailway

Description

This splendid walking and cycling path runs along a dismantled railway line from Sturminster Newton to Spetisbury in Dorset.
The path has regular views of the River Stour following it for most of the route. You will pass through a series of pretty villages and towns including Sturminster Newton, Stourpaine and Blandford Forum before finishing at Crawford Castle at Spetisbury. On the way there's nice views of the nearby Hod Hill and Hambledon Hill which is a great place to enjoy views over the area.

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North Dorset Trailway Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

North Dorset Trailway Aerial Photo View Map

Distance

13 miles (20.7 km)

Difficulty

Joining Routes

Sturminster Newton, Blandford Forum, Spetisbury, Corfe Mullen, Delph Woods, Bere Regis, National Cycle Route 25

Memory Map Route

North Dorset Trailway.mmo (right click - 'Save As')

GPX File

North Dorset Trailway.gpx (right click - 'Save As')

Elevation

Route Photos


River Stour, Sturminster Newton	Sturminster Newton	River Stour and Piddles Wood near Fiddleford	View of the path near Gains Cross

The Stour at Stourpaine	Tree lined section near Stourpaine	The Stour at Blandford Forum	Blandford forum castle, dorset

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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route

Video