Bridge Over Disused Railway – Fox & Hounds Pub loop from Maiden Newton

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Bridge Over Disused Railway – Fox & Hounds Pub loop from Maiden Newton

Moderate

runners

Bridge Over Disused Railway – Fox & Hounds Pub loop from Maiden Newton

01:03

9.44km

90m

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: July 30, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15 m

Maiden Newton Station and the Bridport Branch Line Historical Plaque

Highlight • Other

90 m

Start of the West Dorset Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Off-road cycle route on the old disused railway. Unfortunately only a kilometer long and after that the track is inaccessible and overgrown. Hopefully in the future once land access issues …

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917 m

Bridge Over Disused Railway

Highlight • Bridge

Hopefully one day land access issues can be resolved and the overgrown track cleared allowing an off-road cycle route all the way from Maiden Newton to Bridport.

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4.64 km

Parish Church of St Mary, Hermitage

Highlight • Religious Site

Grade 1.
C12 and C13 nave and chancel. Octagonal bell-turret. South doorway Norman.

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6.93 km

Dorset Knob Throwing Competition

Highlight • Settlement

Before you snigger, the Dorset Knob is a savoury biscuit that you should eat with Dorset Blue Vinny Cheese. This village hosts the annual Dorset Knob Throwing Competition, which is …

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6.97 km

St. Peter and St. Paul Church and Churchyard, Cattistock

Highlight • Other

really worthwhile going into this church

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7.09 km

View of Dorset National Landscape Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

This area is pure rural beauty so take the time to admire the rolling fields and farmland here. With church spires and farmhouses tucked into the folds of the land, the pastoral atmosphere is marvellous.

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