View of Corfe Castle – Swanage Beach loop from Wool

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View of Corfe Castle – Swanage Beach loop from Wool

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View of Corfe Castle – Swanage Beach loop from Wool

05:39

88.7km

1,060m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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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Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 37.6 km for 104 m

After 50.9 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.7 km

Marley Wood

Forest

28.4 km

Lulworth Range Road

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful views towards the sea, and smooth riding, and a very nice tarmac descent at the end (on the western side). Check if the ranges are open!

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31.5 km

Beach Coppice

Forest

37.6 km

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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38.1 km

Corfe Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

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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50.9 km

Swanage Beach

Highlight • Beach

Quaint Victorian Seaside Resort

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59.1 km

Corfe Castle

Highlight • Castle

From this most westerly point on the ride you can see Corfe Castle, the Purbecks' most famous landmark, and possibly a glimpse of the vintage steam train that runs inland from the coast.

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61.4 km

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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65.1 km

Arne Road

Highlight • Cycleway

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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69.5 km

Wareham Quay

Highlight • Historical Site

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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