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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Dorset AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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910 m

Twin Sails Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Twin Sails Bridge (also known as The Second Harbour Crossing) is a double leaved bascule bridge in Poole, Dorset, England. The bridge provides a second road link from Poole …

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7.30 km

The Cowshed Dorset Café

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thecowsheddorset.co.uk

Open everyday 9am–5pm

Decent food and friendly staff.

Bicycle friendly

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17.1 km

Wareham Quay

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A historic market town on the banks of the River Frome in Dorset, Wareham has plenty of pretty buildings and riverside relaxation spots. The quayside is particularly lovely with the …

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23.3 km

Hartland Moor

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always lovely to cycle across the heathlands and nature reserves between Wareham and Corfe rather than the shorter and much busier direct road

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26.4 km

Corfe Castle Ruins

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High above this village towers the ruins of a castle that was built here by William the Conqueror. During the English Civil War (1642-1651), Corfe Castle remained a royal stronghold …

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36.6 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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40.7 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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42.6 km

Sandbanks Beach and Chain Ferry

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With some of the most expensive real estate in the world (yes, really), riding through Sandbanks is a cool way for passing from the more metropolitan Dorset to the more …

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48.1 km

Poole Harbour

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Small commercial port but many and large marinas throughout the port area. Dominating everything is the huge shipyard where large motor ships of the Sunseeker brand are produced.

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49.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.2 km

15.7 km

3.08 km

2.39 km

723 m

473 m

329 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.8 km

6.48 km

1.46 km

342 m

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Twin Sails Bridge

The Cowshed Dorset Café

Wareham Quay

Hartland Moor

Corfe Castle Ruins

Studland Bay

Sandbanks Ferry

Sandbanks Beach and Chain Ferry

Poole Harbour

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