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Corfe Castle

Swanage Obelisk – Obelisk Descent loop from Corfe Castle

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Corfe Castle

Swanage Obelisk – Obelisk Descent loop from Corfe Castle

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5.0

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Swanage Obelisk – Obelisk Descent loop from Corfe Castle

02:16

27.0km

520m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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1.51 km

View of Corfe Castle from Brenscombe Hill

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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 …

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2

5.31 km

View of Dorset Coast from Hilltop Log

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Nice log to sit and relax and take in some views

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5.61 km

View of Swanage Bay from Purbeck Way

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Incredible views of Swanage bay

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4

7.21 km

Swanage Obelisk

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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 …

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5

7.79 km

Obelisk Descent

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Start just after gate, past obelisk and down a steep dirt track down to gate. Eyes will water!!!

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6

8.77 km

View over Swanage and the sea

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Best outlook after a short climb on Swanage on the left and Studland on the right

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15.8 km

View of the Jurassic Coast from Priests Way

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

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8

23.4 km

Gravel Descent in Dorset National Landscape

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

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27.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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13.4 km

6.85 km

3.06 km

2.64 km

850 m

176 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

8.52 km

5.46 km

608 m

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