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The best road cycling routes around Bournemouth

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Bournemouth to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: December 8, 2025

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1. Beaulieu Mill Pond – Viewpoint Near Yew Tree Hill loop from Pokesdown

161km

06:54

870m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4.8

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446

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2. Christchurch Castle Ruins – Burley Village loop from Pokesdown

44.5km

01:59

200m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Sandbanks Ferry – Swanage Seafront loop from Bournemouth

49.2km

02:12

490m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Braggers Lane – Christchurch Castle Ruins loop from Pokesdown

34.5km

01:30

140m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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142

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5. Lymore Lane – View of the Needles loop from Pokesdown

44.3km

01:46

170m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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148

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6. Iford Bridge – Pentons Hill loop from Pokesdown

58.7km

02:23

280m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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128

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7. Burley Village – Wootton Bridge Road Crossing loop from Pokesdown

44.3km

01:49

210m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Velo Domes Café – West Undercliff Promenade loop from Pokesdown

26.9km

01:04

60m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Furzehill Lane – Wimborne St Giles Pond loop from Bear Cross

54.4km

02:33

410m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Burley Village – Christchurch Castle Ruins loop from Bournemouth

49.0km

02:05

250m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Bournemouth

1. Beaulieu Mill Pond – Viewpoint Near Yew Tree Hill loop from Pokesdown

2. Christchurch Castle Ruins – Burley Village loop from Pokesdown

3. Sandbanks Ferry – Swanage Seafront loop from Bournemouth

4. Braggers Lane – Christchurch Castle Ruins loop from Pokesdown

5. Lymore Lane – View of the Needles loop from Pokesdown

6. Iford Bridge – Pentons Hill loop from Pokesdown

7. Burley Village – Wootton Bridge Road Crossing loop from Pokesdown

8. Velo Domes Café – West Undercliff Promenade loop from Pokesdown

9. Furzehill Lane – Wimborne St Giles Pond loop from Bear Cross

10. Burley Village – Christchurch Castle Ruins loop from Bournemouth

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