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Old Harry Rocks – Old Harry Rocks Descent Loop from Swanage

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Old Harry Rocks – Old Harry Rocks Descent Loop from Swanage

planned a mountain bike ride

April 30, 2022

Old Harry Rocks – Old Harry Rocks Descent Loop from Swanage

Moderate

01:42

19.7km

11.6km/h

350m

350m

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Overview

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.22 km for 74 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.85 km

View of Swanage Bay from Purbeck Way

Highlight • Climb

Incredible views of Swanage bay

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2

4.99 km

Nine Barrow Down

Highlight • Climb

Who is climbing up this thing? Its a fast down though!

Don't forget to say hello to the angry farmer stuck in the bird box at the bottom by the gate!

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3

11.5 km

Old Harry Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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4

11.7 km

View of Old Harry Rocks

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Speedy downhill to old harry

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5

13.3 km

View of the Sea from Ballard Down

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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6

14.5 km

View over Swanage and the sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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7

15.5 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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B

19.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.97 km

5.80 km

2.18 km

1.73 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.56 km

7.42 km

3.44 km

685 m

485 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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