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1 January 2009 - Some photographs of the Rodwell trail which follows the old Great Western Railway line route from Weymouth to Portland. The Trail follows the track bed of the old Weymouth to Portland  Railway for two and a quarter miles between Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth at Westham Halt to just beyond Wyke Regis Halt at Ferry Bridge.

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This was Rodwell Station.

Rodwell Trail Weymouth Dorset Dorsetcamera

And here is the marker to confirm where we are. No trains expected today!

Rodwell Trail Weymouth Dorset Dorsetcamera

There is quite a climb to the top. The trains must have worked hard here.

Rodwell Trail Weymouth Dorset Dorsetcamera

Looking back along our route. The tunnel runs under Wyke Road.

Rodwell Trail Weymouth Dorset Dorsetcamera

Nearing the summit and approaching the tunnel under Buxton Road.

Rodwell Trail Weymouth Dorset Dorsetcamera

Winter Heliotrope growing at the side of the trail.

Rodwell Trail Weymouth Dorset Dorsetcamera

Sandsfoot Castle and Portland Harbour.

Rodwell Trail Weymouth Dorset Dorsetcamera

Wyke Regis halt.

Rodwell Trail Weymouth Dorset Dorsetcamera

The end of the trail at Ferry Bridge.