North Dorset Trailway

The North Dorset Trailway runs along the route of the old Somerset and Dorset Railway line and takes you through some picturesque villages of the Blackmore vale. The old railway line provides an ideal route for a Trailway as it links many of North Dorset's towns and villages.

There are four sections you can currently visit that take you through some of North Dorset's spectacular countryside, towns and villages with views of Hambledon Hill and the meandering River Stour.

The trail runs along a flat, surfaced 3 metre wide track suitable for push chairs, mobility vehicles, horses, bicycles and walkers.

Current Total distance: 7.5 miles

Map information: OS Explorer series 117,118,129,

Districts covered: North Dorset

Sections of the trailway are open to the public at:

Stalbridge - 0.4 miles
Sturminster Newton to Stourpaine - 6 miles
Blandford - 1 mile
Blandford St Mary to Spetisbury - 3 miles

A leaflet is available to download below that show the sections which are currently open to the public. Please do not trespass on sections not currently open to the public.

Support the North Dorset Trailway (pdf, 10Mb) (opens in a new window)