View of Corfe Castle – Wareham Quay loop from Cold Harbour

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View of Corfe Castle – Wareham Quay loop from Cold Harbour

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View of Corfe Castle – Wareham Quay loop from Cold Harbour

01:59

31.5km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.90 km

John's Plantation

Forest

9.54 km

Great Wood

Forest

9.57 km

Grange Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This hill has a demanding 20% gradient and is a real test of leg strength on the climb. If travelling the hill on a descent, it’s wise to keep your brakes engaged and stay alert, especially around any bends.

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18.6 km

Corfe Castle Ruins

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High above this village towers the ruins of a castle that was built here by William the Conqueror. During the English Civil War (1642-1651), Corfe Castle remained a royal stronghold …

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19.8 km

View of Corfe Castle

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From here you get a peek of Corfe Castle in the distance, a medieval fortress set against a backdrop of the picturesque Purbeck Hills.

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21.6 km

Hartland Moor

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always lovely to cycle across the heathlands and nature reserves between Wareham and Corfe rather than the shorter and much busier direct road

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23.4 km

Arne Road

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This scenic road runs along the north side of the Isle of Purbeck peninsula past Arne RSPB. It's part of National Cycle Network route 2, and is a spectacular section …

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27.8 km

Wareham Bridge and the River Frome

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Good coffee and cake stop.

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27.9 km

Wareham Quay

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A historic market town on the banks of the River Frome in Dorset, Wareham has plenty of pretty buildings and riverside relaxation spots. The quayside is particularly lovely with the …

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28.6 km

North Bridge, Wareham

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A multi-span bridge across the River Piddle or Trent, in Wareham; the bridge has medieval origins, with additions in circa 1670, and was widened in 1846.

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