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Dorset
Purbeck
Swanage

St James' Church – View from the summit of Swyre Head loop from Swanage

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Swanage

St James' Church – View from the summit of Swyre Head loop from Swanage

Moderate

5.0

(1)

12

riders

St James' Church – View from the summit of Swyre Head loop from Swanage

01:32

21.3km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 17, 2026

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After 6.66 km for 77 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.44 km

Corfe Castle and Poole Harbour View

Highlight • Castle

2

6.13 km

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Castle

3

6.54 km

The Scott Arms Pub & Beer Garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good mid-ride coffee in a pub that celebrates the stone masonry and quarry work that took place in this area.

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4

6.69 km

Bit of a climb to get there (16%) but the views are not too shabby. Enjoy a rest in the Scott Arms and take in the views.

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5

6.94 km

St James' Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St. James | Kingston
1880 | Victorian Gothic Revival | Architect : George Street | Grade I


The tiny hilltop village of Kingston is remarkable for having two churches. The …

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8.80 km

Polar Wood

Forest

7

9.60 km

View from the summit of Swyre Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

The highest point in the Purbeck Hills, Swyre Head offers fantastic views in every direction. It lies just south west of Kingston village and can be easily reached thanks to …

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8

16.4 km

Priest's Way Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fast and fun gravel track! Can be busy so watch out for walkers!

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B

21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

4.88 km

1.91 km

1.30 km

420 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

4.94 km

600 m

402 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Thursday 30 July

22°C

15°C

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