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View over Swanage and the sea – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

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View over Swanage and the sea – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

GuyTaylor planned a gravel ride

April 12, 2026

View over Swanage and the sea – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

Moderate

01:11

18.0km

15.2km/h

260m

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

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.96 km

Swanage Obelisk

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It's a good climb up to the Obelisk, fun in the dry and slippery and challenging in the wet.
Great views over Poole harbour and the coast.
The Obelisk was …

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6.54 km

Obelisk Descent

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Start just after gate, past obelisk and down a steep dirt track down to gate. Eyes will water!!!

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6.90 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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7.51 km

View over Swanage and the sea

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Best outlook after a short climb on Swanage on the left and Studland on the right

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7.59 km

View of Sandbanks and Swanage

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Really lovely views of Sandbanks & Swanage

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7.67 km

View of the Sea from Ballard Down

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Incredible straight bridleway along the top of Ballard Down from the obelisk towards the sea. It really does feel like you're going to ride off the edge of the cliff when you get closer to the sea!

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10.2 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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10.4 km

Old Harry Rocks

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Studland Bay is dominated by one of the south coast's most famous landmarks - Old Harry. It is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and is managed by the National Trust.

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18.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.20 km

5.68 km

1.50 km

1.12 km

343 m

166 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

4.77 km

1.25 km

207 m

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View over Swanage and the sea – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

Swanage Obelisk

Obelisk Descent

View of Studland Bay from Ballard Down

View over Swanage and the sea

View of Sandbanks and Swanage

View of the Sea from Ballard Down

Old Harry Rocks

Old Harry Rocks

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