The North Dorset Trailway runs for 22km (14 miles) from Sturminster Newton to Spetisbury, managed by Dorset Council and is largely made up of sections of the old Somerset and Dorset Railway which linked Bristol and Bournemouth until the 1960s, to now provide a safe route for walkers, runners, cyclists, equestrians and people with mobility scooters.
You can dip in and out of the route from Sturminster Newton to Spetisbury, take in the superb views of Hambledon Hill and follow the course of the meandering River Stour, which is a haven for wildlife, looking for otters and kingfishers as you go.
As the trail runs along a flat, surfaced, three metre wide track it is suitable for pushchairs, mobility vehicles, horses, bicycles and walkers.
Route type: Cycle path