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The best MTB trails in Dorset

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Mountain biking in Dorset is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of South West England. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: November 24, 2025

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1. Corfe Castle, Swanage & Old Harry loop — Isle of Purbeck

35.5km

02:50

610m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Hardy Monument & South West Coast Path loop from Bridport

44.2km

03:31

620m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Hod Hill & Hambledon Hill from Sturminster Newton

29.5km

02:29

330m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4. Sixpenny Handley & Pentridge Hill loop from Cranborne — Cranborne Chase

36.6km

02:45

360m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Win Green & Berwick St. John loop from Sixpenny Handley — Cranborne Chase

35.0km

03:05

530m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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6. Hardy Monument & Chaldon Herring loop

43.6km

03:46

590m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. Dorchester & Minterne Magna loop

46.4km

03:52

680m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Tarrent Rawston & Witchampton loop from Blandford Forum

36.8km

02:44

390m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9. View of Swanage and the Sea – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

34.3km

02:39

430m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10. Swanage Obelisk – Obelisk Descent loop from Corfe Castle

29.4km

02:30

420m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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The best MTB trails in Dorset

1. Corfe Castle, Swanage & Old Harry loop — Isle of Purbeck

2. Hardy Monument & South West Coast Path loop from Bridport

3. Hod Hill & Hambledon Hill from Sturminster Newton

4. Sixpenny Handley & Pentridge Hill loop from Cranborne — Cranborne Chase

5. Win Green & Berwick St. John loop from Sixpenny Handley — Cranborne Chase

6. Hardy Monument & Chaldon Herring loop

7. Dorchester & Minterne Magna loop

8. Tarrent Rawston & Witchampton loop from Blandford Forum

9. View of Swanage and the Sea – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

10. Swanage Obelisk – Obelisk Descent loop from Corfe Castle

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