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South West England

Flaghead Chine Beach – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Hamworthy

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Flaghead Chine Beach – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Hamworthy

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Flaghead Chine Beach – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Hamworthy

01:23

23.5km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.4 km for 298 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.97 km

Scaplen's Court

Highlight • Historical Site

Museum dedicated to the history of the city and port. The interactive exhibition is about boats, shipwrecks and historical constructions

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2

6.02 km

View of Poole Harbour at sunrise

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views of the harbour.

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3

8.47 km

View of Sandbanks and Brownsea Island

Highlight • Lake

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

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4

9.91 km

Flaghead Chine Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

12.5 km

Sandbanks Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

Sandbanks Ferry carries passengers and vehicles between Sandbanks and Studland. You can travel with your bike for just £1.

Boats leave from Sandbanks every 20 minutes from 7am until 11pm. Check if the service is running beforehand though: sandbanksferry.co.uk

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6

19.9 km

RNLI Lifeboat Museum, Poole

Highlight • Historical Site

The museum is dedicated to the lifeboat service in Poole. It is located in the historical old lifeboat station that was built in 1882 and the main exhibit is the Dunkirk ‘little ship’ RNLB Thomas Kirk Wright

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7

20.3 km

Poole Quay

Highlight • Structure

8

20.8 km

Twin Sails Bridge

Highlight • Structure

If closed, (ie the Bridge is 'up') divert to the Twin Sails Bridge off West Quay Road

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B

23.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

3.85 km

3.60 km

2.33 km

448 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

2.06 km

280 m

191 m

123 m

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Friday 19 June

23°C

15°C

24 %

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