River Stour - Sturminster Newton to Blandford

[Mark R]

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[bryn]

Does anyone know if the double 1.5m diagonal step weir at Durweston, N of Blandford goes? Seems missing from the summary...

[bryn]

Please note that the bridge immediately after STURMINSTER NEWTON MILL WEIR is currently being rebuilt and there are extensive boarding, scaffolding and work on RL. (1st May 2011)

Please take extra care or put in below the bridge.

[bryn]

The annual Stour Raft Race takes place on 29th May 2011. Probably best to avoid the river for that day unless you are directly involved in the event.

There is a new trailway from Stur to Stourpaine (ending, conveniently at the White Hores pub and shop) for non-paddlers. Ideal for runs, walks and rides and follows the river quite closely in places. Photo opportuniteis at Stour bank S of Shillingston, Stourpaine Bridge, Durweston Mill bridge.