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The best cycling routes in Dorset

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Cycling in Dorset is never the same twice thanks to this coastal county’s diversity of landscape, wildlife and trails. Ride into the Isle of Purbeck, one of the most biodiverse regions of the UK. Pedal across its chalk ridge to the phenomenal Old Harry Rocks, bright white sea stacks that mark the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

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1. The Sika Trail loop from Wareham

14.5km

00:57

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Studland Bay & Old Harry Rocks loop from Moreton — Isle of Purbeck

84.7km

05:29

860m

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

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3. Bransgore, Burley & New Milton loop from Christchurch — New Forest National Park

42.6km

02:31

200m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Rempstone Heath loop from Wareham - Isle of Purbeck

27.0km

01:52

180m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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5. Around Portland loop from Dorchester

61.6km

04:11

760m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Bullbarrow Hill loop from Blandford Forum

37.4km

02:40

520m

510m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Wareham, Moreton and Wool loop

38.9km

02:23

220m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Verwood & Fordingbridge loop from Ringwood

50.9km

03:19

430m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. The Purbeck Trail and Priest's Way loop from Wareham - Isle of Purbeck

42.6km

03:11

530m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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10. Dorchester and West Knighton loop - Dorset

19.4km

01:15

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Dorset

1. The Sika Trail loop from Wareham

2. Studland Bay & Old Harry Rocks loop from Moreton — Isle of Purbeck

3. Bransgore, Burley & New Milton loop from Christchurch — New Forest National Park

4. Rempstone Heath loop from Wareham - Isle of Purbeck

5. Around Portland loop from Dorchester

6. Bullbarrow Hill loop from Blandford Forum

7. Wareham, Moreton and Wool loop

8. Verwood & Fordingbridge loop from Ringwood

9. The Purbeck Trail and Priest's Way loop from Wareham - Isle of Purbeck

10. Dorchester and West Knighton loop - Dorset

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