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South West England

Nine Barrow Down – Corfe Castle Town Hall loop from Swanage

Mountain biking trails

South West England

Nine Barrow Down – Corfe Castle Town Hall loop from Swanage

Moderate

4.5

(11)

51

riders

Nine Barrow Down – Corfe Castle Town Hall loop from Swanage

01:50

23.2km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.74 km for 262 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

2.75 km

Round Down

Forest

2

3.70 km

View of Swanage Bay from Purbeck Way

Highlight • Climb

Incredible views of Swanage bay

Tip by

3

4.00 km

View of Dorset Coast from Hilltop Log

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice log to sit and relax and take in some views

Tip by

4

4.84 km

Nine Barrow Down

Highlight • Climb

Who is climbing up this thing? Its a fast down though!

Don't forget to say hello to the angry farmer stuck in the bird box at the bottom by the gate!

Tip by

5

5.10 km

View of Corfe Castle from Brenscombe Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The climb from Rollington farm up onto Brenscombe Hill is a testing one, but the firm, chalky surface makes it easy to stick to a low gear and spin up …

Tip by

6

9.32 km

Corfe Castle Railway Station

Highlight • Structure

Small nice railway station. Ideal starting point for the climb towards Corfe Castle!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7

9.39 km

Corfe Castle Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Named after the dramatic castle ruins that sit on the high above the village, Corfe Castle is a delight to explore. Built strategically at a gap in the Purbeck Ridge, …

Tip by

8

12.5 km

Gravel Descent in Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

But be careful of the loose stones on parts of the track.

Tip by

9

18.7 km

View of the Jurassic Coast from Priests Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely bridleway along the Priests Way not far from the Square & Compass pub.

Tip by

B

23.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

7.04 km

3.96 km

1.15 km

261 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

6.30 km

4.75 km

676 m

238 m

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Saturday 17 October

14°C

7°C

28 %

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