A pleasant, gentle cycle route through the Frome Valley from the historic walled town of Wareham to the villages of East and West Holme.
Cycle hire is available from Cyclexperience.
| Starting point: | Wareham Quay - nearest postcode BH20 4LP |
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| Alternative starting point: | Stoborough village |
| Distance: | 8 miles (12.8km) |
| Average Time needed: | 1 hour |
| Grading: | Moderate - Mostly minor roads. One A-road crossing using a cycle crossing. |
| Route leaflet: | Download a copy of the Priory Ride leaflet for free. To request a copy of the leaflet in large print, please call 01929 557237. |
| Relevant Ordnance Survey map: | Explorer Map No.OL15 (Purbeck and South Dorset). |
| Cycle parking: | Cycle parking is available at Wareham Quay for 4 bikes. |
| Public transport: | There is a railway station on the Weymouth to London Waterloo line at Wareham. Most trains can accommodate a number of bikes on each journey. The Northport Greenway provides a cycle route between Wareham Railway Station and Wareham Quay. |
| Car parking: | Long stay car parking is available at Streche Road and Connegar Lane in Wareham. |
| Facilities and refreshments: | Refreshments are available at Wareham and West Holme. Public toilets are available on Wareham Quay. |
| Other activities in the area: | Wareham Forest Way, The Purbeck Way, The Purbeck Way West Route, The Wareham Two Rivers Walks, Morden Bog, Stoborough Heath, Hartland Moor, Arne RSPB Nature Reserve, Wareham Museum |
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Please take care on all roads and follow the Highway Code.