Cycling around Poole is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of South West England. So you can find your perfect Poole bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 12, 2025

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1. Poole Harbour loop - Dorset

49.0km

02:58

330m

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

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2. Bournemouth & Wimborne Minster loop from Poole

38.7km

02:28

220m

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

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3. Holes Bay Cycle Path – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Branksome

50.3km

03:21

270m

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

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4. Sandbanks Ferry – Studland Bay loop from Parkstone

47.7km

02:57

480m

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

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5. Sandbanks Ferry – View of Bournemouth Pier loop from Parkstone

27.0km

01:39

160m

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

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6. Woodland Path at Holes Bay – Holes Bay Cycle Path loop from Parkstone

32.0km

02:10

170m

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

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7. Ashley Heath Halt – Through the Forest Trail loop from Merley

45.9km

03:41

160m

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

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8. Lady Wimborne Bridge – Hinton Martell Fountain loop from Merley

43.6km

02:39

310m

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

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9. Shore Road Beach – View of Bournemouth Pier loop from Parkstone

29.5km

01:48

160m

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

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10. Happy Bottom Nature Reserve – Canford Bridge loop from Broadstone

45.9km

02:47

260m

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

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The best cycling routes around Poole

1. Poole Harbour loop - Dorset

2. Bournemouth & Wimborne Minster loop from Poole

3. Holes Bay Cycle Path – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Branksome

4. Sandbanks Ferry – Studland Bay loop from Parkstone

5. Sandbanks Ferry – View of Bournemouth Pier loop from Parkstone

6. Woodland Path at Holes Bay – Holes Bay Cycle Path loop from Parkstone

7. Ashley Heath Halt – Through the Forest Trail loop from Merley

8. Lady Wimborne Bridge – Hinton Martell Fountain loop from Merley

9. Shore Road Beach – View of Bournemouth Pier loop from Parkstone

10. Happy Bottom Nature Reserve – Canford Bridge loop from Broadstone

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