Blandford Forum to Gillingham
This ride follows National Cycle Route 25 through the Dorset countryside. The ride starts on the River Stour in Blandford Forum and heads north west through Stourpaine and then on to Child Okeford where you enjoy views of Hambledon Hill and Hod Hill before joining National Cycle route 25. The route then follows quiet country roads to Gillingham.
Blandford Forum to Gillingham Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map
Blandford Forum to Gillingham Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map
Blandford Forum to Gillingham OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Blandford Forum to Gillingham Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Pubs/Cafes
Head to The Baker Arms in Child Okeford for some refreshments on your ride. It's a quintessential Dorset pub located right in the village. The pub dates back to circa 1770 and is perfectly situated at the foot of Hambledon hill. There's a cosy log burner indoors for the winter and a nice beer garden for warm summer days. There's a very good menu and an associated cottage if you need overnight accommodation. You can find the pub at The Cross with a postcode of DT118ED for your sat navs.