Attractions around Poole

Arguably the UK's most beautiful medieval castle ruins, Corfe Castle's history goes back over a millennia and it has long benefitted from its dominant position on the steep-sided chalk hill. … read more

The bridleway that circumnavigates Handfast Point gives you the perfect opportunity to marvel at these three huge chalk formations. From here you can also soak up one of the most … read more

Discover over a thousand years of history when visiting Corfe Castle and the surrounding village. The keep was built in the 12th century for King Henry 1st, the son of … read more

Swanage beach stretches along the town's entire seafront and is mostly sandy with some pebble sections. There's plenty to do here, and the beach has lifeguards at the swimming section … read more

With some of the most expensive real estate in the world (yes, really), riding through Sandbanks is a cool way for passing from the more metropolitan Dorset to the more … read more

At 311 feet (91 m) long, Christchurch Priory is an unusually long parish church and is longer than plenty of cathedrals. It’s mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 but … read more

RSPB Nature Reserve and it has a cafe.
Great views, beautiful walks. Cafe excellent and staff very friendly.
Obviously pretty good for birders and there were some very excited 'twitcher' … read more

It's a good climb up to the Obelisk, fun in the dry and slippery and challenging in the wet.
Great views over Poole harbour and the coast.
The Obelisk was … read more

A pier has existed in Bournemouth since 1856, when a wooden jetty was constructed over the sea. Over the 19th century, the structure was slowly improved and extended. By 1905, … read more

Christchurch is protected from the English Channel by the stunning Christchurch Harbour, an almost entirely enclosed tidal estuary with Hengistbury head providing shelter. The Rivers Avon and Stour meet here … read more

Great loop through the forest all well maintained with some rocks and duckboards. Good for CX practice or a fun ride with the kids. Go to the reception/cafe from the … read more

This Victorian pier stretches out into the bay to the east of Bournemouth pier. Free to walk along, it provides a wonderful vantage point from which to admire the land, … read more

The Ferry is currently out of service for refit. Approx. to at least Feb. 2023 - please check website for updates before planning to cross here.

This fantastic ruin dates back to the 11th century and was built by William the Conqueror. It occupies a gap in the chalk hills and dominates the landscape. It underwent … read more

The Old Town Hall at Corfe Castle was passed to the Town Trust in 1888 and at that time was already more than 200 years old. The ground floor was … read more

Sandbanks Ferry carries passengers and vehicles between Sandbanks and Studland. You can travel with your bike for just £1. Boats leave from Sandbanks every 20 minutes from 7am until 11pm. Check if the service is running beforehand though: sandbanksferry.co.uk

Despite being a large, sprawling town, Bournemouth has plenty of wonderful outdoor spaces and the Lower Gardens is one such spot. The town's gardens link together and are in three … read more

Great national cycle route path! Can get to Poole so easily if you follow this route West

While neighbouring Sandbanks is famous for its jaw-droppingly expensive properties, celebrity residents and golden sand, Flaghead Chine Beach is really just as wonderful, only quieter.

Exquisite, fine sand and wonderful … read more

A fantastic nature reserve, made very popular by an appearance on BBC Springwatch. It has variable habitats including deciduous and coniferoues woodlands, heath and a small stretch of beach in … read more