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South Purbeck loop

South Purbeck loop

Martyn planned an adventure

October 18, 2021

South Purbeck loop

Hard

05:05

54.3km

10.7km/h

680m

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Overview

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 40.3 km for 285 m

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19.0 km

Grange Hill Off-Road Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Great fun chalky and loose descent! It gets a bit steep or more rocky in places but totally manageable just control your speed. Line choice around the bend is critical for maintaining traction!

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20.9 km

View of Kimmeridge Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Some beautiful coastal views with the trail on top, the sea and the cliffs. A great descent off the top as well! Grassy and well compacted. It's fun on a gravel bike or MTB

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22.5 km

Clavell's Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Good food [and drink ;) ]

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23.6 km

Smedmore Hill Climb

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A technically challenging climb up Smedmore Hill, with lots of ruts, flint and rocks to keep you on your toes whilst your legs are burning.

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25.0 km

View of Kimmeridge from Dorset National Landscape

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28.6 km

View of Corfe Castle and the Purbecks from the Scott Arms

Highlight • Pub

Bit of a climb to get there (16%) but the views are not too shabby. Enjoy a rest in the Scott Arms and take in the views.

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30.1 km

Steep Ascent Near Signpost, Dorset National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Long climb with some rocks and stones making it bumpy ... Be prepared for a steep ascent through the gate.

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33.3 km

The Square & Compass Pub

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The Square and Compass is a fab place to stop for a pie or a pasty and a drink. Super quaint little pub, built in the 18th century.

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34.0 km

Priest's Way Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fast and fun gravel track! Can be busy so watch out for walkers!

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40.3 km

The Salt Pig

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44.3 km

Ballard Down Obelisk

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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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54.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

14.1 km

8.21 km

5.50 km

968 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.1 km

20.5 km

2.12 km

976 m

468 m

127 m

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South Purbeck loop

Grange Hill Off-Road Descent

View of Kimmeridge Bay

Clavell's Restaurant

Smedmore Hill Climb

View of Kimmeridge from Dorset National Landscape

View of Corfe Castle and the Purbecks from the Scott Arms

Steep Ascent Near Signpost, Dorset National Landscape

The Square & Compass Pub

Priest's Way Gravel Track

The Salt Pig

Ballard Down Obelisk

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