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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

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View of Corfe Castle – Swanage Beach loop from Wool

05:44

88.7km

1,150m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.6 km

Marley Wood

Forest

28.3 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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31.4 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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38.0 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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50.8 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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65.0 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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88.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.1 km

4.82 km

394 m

201 m

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

88.4 km

176 m

111 m

< 100 m

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Monday 27 July

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View of Corfe Castle – Swanage Beach loop from Wool

Lulworth Range Road

View of Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle Ruins

Swanage Beach

Corfe Castle

View of Corfe Castle

Arne Road

Wareham Quay

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