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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Studland

Sandbanks Ferry – Corfe Castle loop from Sandbanks

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Studland

Sandbanks Ferry – Corfe Castle loop from Sandbanks

Moderate

5.0

(3)

2

riders

Sandbanks Ferry – Corfe Castle loop from Sandbanks

02:15

32.2km

360m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: March 27, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.2 km for 310 m

After 31.2 km for 63 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

305 m

Sandbanks Ferry

Highlight • Structure

Only £1 to cross by bike. The ferry runs from 7am until 11pm, typically every 20 minutes.

Check out more at sandbanksferry.co.uk/timetable.php

Tip by

1.42 km

Bramble Bush Bay

Bay

3

5.94 km

Forest Path in Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

A touch of the beaten track. This grass section was parched and bumpy. Not many cyclists. Very enjoyable.

Tip by

4

8.21 km

Heathland Trail, Dorset National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful landscapes, gorgeous colours from the heather. It can be a bit sandy so make sure you're tyre pressures are nice and low

Tip by

9.88 km

Meadus's Plantation

Forest

6

11.5 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.

Tip by

12.0 km

Ashley Copse

Forest

8

23.4 km

Tree-Lined Singletrack

Highlight • Forest

9

23.8 km

Scenic Path in Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

After the big hills down ride from Corfe Castle, this part provides a welcome easy cycle.

Tip by

B

32.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

4.64 km

4.18 km

3.82 km

1.72 km

280 m

208 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

6.23 km

3.73 km

1.96 km

312 m

208 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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