Cycling in Dorset

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. 

Cycle routes in Dorset whisk you across swathes of colourful heathland, rolling chalk hills, old forests and even past an ancient carved hill figure in his birthday suit. As around 40% of the county falls within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) as well as encompassing part of Cranborne Chase AONB, you’re surrounded by natural wonder wherever you pedal. 

Dorset’s Lyme Bay coastline is home to strenuous hills but equally mesmerising views west to Devon on clear days. Quaint villages abound too, so there’s always the possibility of a cake stop.