Rodwell Trail

About

From Weymouth to Portland, the Rodwell Trail follows a disused passenger railway line, now a wonderfully, accessible wildlife corridor.

The Trail is a fully surfaced 2 mile (3.4km) route suitable for walkers, scooters, bicycles and mobility scooters. It takes you past old station platforms and Sandsfoot Castle, with lovely views out across Portland Harbour towards Portland. It is part of National Cycle Route 26 which extends southward to the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, the country’s premier sailing venue and host venue for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing events.

The Trail is also great for wildlife with many birds, plants, butterflies and other insects recorded from and along the route. A very active Friends Group help to take care of it and run regular fun events on the Trail and at Sandsfoot Castle.

You can extend your walk to 4 miles (6.5km) with the Wild About Weymouth and Portland Legacy Trail which is available to download using the link.