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Sturminster Newton Mill – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton Mill – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Sturminster Newton

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Sturminster Newton Mill – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Sturminster Newton

01:31

22.6km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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1.24 km

Sturminster Newton Mill

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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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9.88 km

The Ridgeway on Shillingstone Hill

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This is a super cool hill ridge for riding along when it isn’t too wet and muddy, and also best when there aren’t too many horses around!

You'll enjoy views …

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14.5 km

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

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intersection with the trail

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14.6 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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17.0 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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17.2 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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18.7 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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21.3 km

Lushington Signal Box and River Bridge

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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.29 km

7.90 km

4.42 km

1.42 km

427 m

135 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

4.99 km

4.38 km

603 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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Sturminster Newton Mill – Hodway Lane Trail Intersection loop from Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton Mill

The Ridgeway on Shillingstone Hill

Hodway Lane Trail Intersection

View of Hod Hill

Shillingstone Railway Station & Museum

Shillingstone Railway Station

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Lushington Signal Box and River Bridge

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