View of Hod Hill – Durweston Mill loop from Pimperne

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View of Hod Hill – Durweston Mill loop from Pimperne

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View of Hod Hill – Durweston Mill loop from Pimperne

02:30

32.2km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.30 km

Offcamber Cycles

Highlight • Other

Great family owned bike shop.

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4.97 km

Black Cactus Café

Highlight • Cafe

Black Cactus is a very friendly cafe with delicious food. you can charge up, recharge and refresh. Nice space to park your bikes right infront too. dogs also welcome.

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5.10 km

View of the River Stour and Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

From this beautiful multi-arched stone bridge, you can enjoy views of the River Stour as it flows through Blandford Forum. The only downside is that it has a sidewalk on only one side.

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18.5 km

Top of Gains Cross to Okeford Hill Car Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

21.6 km

View of Hod Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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24.1 km

Durweston Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

A five-acre island surrounded by the River Stour with a campsite, old mill buildings, mill pool and peaceful stretch of the river.

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26.1 km

View from North Dorset Trailway

Highlight • Cycleway

using North Dorset trancil

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28.6 km

Start of the North Dorset Trailway in Blandford Forum

Highlight • Trail

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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