Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Start point

Parking

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3.65 km

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Forest

4.81 km

Ballard Down Obelisk

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Obelisk on Ballard Down was erected here by a local businessman in 1892 to celebrate the provision of a new supply of drinking water in Swanage nearly ten years …

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5.36 km

View of Studland Bay from Ballard Down

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It's a bit of a climb from Old Harry Rocks - but well worth it. Enjoy the descent down to Swanage (front suspension recommended!)

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6.35 km

Coastal Path Between Studland Bay and Swanage Bay

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Flattening above the mountain until reaching the cliff.

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8.53 km

Old Harry Rocks

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It can be reached by bike. In some segments the path is narrow and you have to share it with hikers and horses.

The cliff views are very nice. Better …

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11.9 km

Studland Bay

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Studland has a long stretch of stunning sandy beach, which can be accessed off of Ferry Road at Shell Bay, Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and South Beach (north to south). …

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15.7 km

Beach

16.0 km

Sandbanks Ferry

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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

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18.8 km

Shore Road Beach

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A fine sandy, gently sloping beach with clear water and views over the Purbeck Hills. A quieter alternative to the rest of Sandbanks and Bournemouth beach.

In the distance you …

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20.2 km

View of Sandbanks and Brownsea Island

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The second largest natural harbour in the world" after Port Jackson, Sydney

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34.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

5.91 km

4.27 km

2.10 km

573 m

340 m

235 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.1 km

4.64 km

1.38 km

502 m

251 m

Elevation

Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Ballard Down Obelisk

View of Studland Bay from Ballard Down

Coastal Path Between Studland Bay and Swanage Bay

Old Harry Rocks

Studland Bay

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