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Swanage Obelisk

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Swanage Obelisk

Swanage Obelisk

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    1. Sandbanks, Corfe Castle & Old Harry loop from Parkstone station — Isle of Purbeck

    45.5km

    03:26

    460m

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

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    Expert 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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    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    October 18, 2022

    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 erected in 1892 to commemorate the provision of clean drinking water to Swanage. It was taken down during the second world war because it was a great navigation aid for enemy piolets. It was replaced in 1953.

      April 16, 2017

      Best view over Poole harbour and beaches bar none.

        August 30, 2020

        Need your climbing legs on for this one - propper off-road tyres needed in the wet

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          Distance 422 m

          Uphill 60 m

          Downhill 0 m

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          This Highlight goes through a protected area

          Please check local regulations for: Dorset National Landscape

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          Location: Swanage, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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