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Chesil Beach – The Rodwell Trail loop from Chickerell

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Chesil Beach – The Rodwell Trail loop from Chickerell

Moderate

3.9

(13)

120

riders

Chesil Beach – The Rodwell Trail loop from Chickerell

02:40

45.0km

270m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Dorset National Landscape

Jurassic Coast

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

15.1 km

Pontoon on Radipole Lake

Highlight • Natural

Good place to enjoy some wildlife and nature in Weymouth. Had a little picnic there on the way back from Weymouth to Dorchester. There are a few of these pontoons or walkways out into h lake along this stretch.

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2

16.2 km

Rodwell Trail Bridge Over Newstead Road

Highlight • Cycleway

19.2 km

Beach

Beach

4

19.5 km

Chesil Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Known for Ian McEwan's novel On Chesil Beach, this is a really cool stretch to ride along as you're flanked by the sea on both sides. Bit busy with traffic …

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5

25.8 km

Chesil Beach Cycle Path

Highlight • Beach

Flat cycle way out to Portland which is not flat. Shared with pedestrians. Subject to pretty strong cross winds (right on the coast).
Stop off at the RSPB site (with …

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6

26.7 km

The Rodwell Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful coastal scenery along the Rodwell Trail. Best time to take this cycle route is in the mornings, as can get rather busy during the early evening.

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7

29.3 km

Rodwell Trail Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

8

30.0 km

Start of the Rodwell Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Flat traffic free 3.5km walk or bicycle ride on Weymouth’s former railway line.

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9

30.9 km

Weymouth Jubilee Clock

Highlight • Historical Site

The Jubilee clock by the sea in Weymouth Dorset, UK. The clock was erected in 1887, the 50th year of Queen Victoria's reign.

Translated by Google •

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B

45.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

7.30 km

2.33 km

728 m

706 m

283 m

Surfaces

39.3 km

5.12 km

341 m

321 m

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Sunday 18 October

14°C

6°C

15 %

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