A 47 mile, long distance route for the dedicated cyclist, taking in stunning coastal views, beautiful rural landscapes and interesting historic landmarks.
Cycle hire is available from Cyclexperience.
| Starting point: | Wareham Quay - postcode: BH20 4LP |
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| Alternative starting points: | Purbeck Park, Corfe Castle, Swanage, West Lulworth, Moreton or Bere Regis |
| Distance: | 47 miles (75.2km) |
| Average time needed: | All day/weekend for entire route or can be ridden in small sections |
| Grading: | Difficult - Mainly on road, several very steep hills |
| Route leaflet: | Download a copy of the Purbeck Ride leaflet for free. For a copy of the leaflet in large print, please call 01929 557237. Note: Sections of this route travel across land owned by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and as a result is sometimes closed to public access. It is advisable to check in advance that the roads are open - please call 01929 404819. |
| Cycle parking: | Cycle parking is found at Wareham Quay (for 4 bikes), Norden Car Park (for 30 bikes), Corfe Castle (for 10 bikes), Swanage (for 10 bikes) and Lulworth Castle (for 10 bikes). |
| Relevant Ordnance Survey map: | Explorer Map No.OL15 (Purbeck and South Dorset). |
| Public transport: | There are railway stations on the Weymouth to London Waterloo line at Wareham and Moreton. Most trains can accommodate a number of bikes on each journey. The Northport Greenway cycle route links Wareham Railway Station to Wareham Quay. Swanage Railway operates a vintage train service between Swanage, Herston, Harman's Cross, Corfe Castle and Norden. The Railway has a guards carriage for bicycles. |
| Car parking: | Long stay parking is available at Streche Road and Connegar Lane in Wareham. If you would like to start the ride in Corfe Castle, parking is available at Purbeck Park. |
| Facilities and refreshments: | There are cafes and pubs in Wareham, Corfe Castle, Swanage, East Lulworth, West Lulworth and Moreton. Public toilets can be found in Wareham, Corfe Castle, Swanage and West Lulworth. |
| Other things to do in the area: | Wareham Forest Way, The Purbeck Way, The Purbeck Way West Route, The Wareham Two Rivers Walks, Wareham Museum, Stoborough Heath, Hartland Moor, Arne RSPB Nature Reserve, Swanage Railway, Corfe Castle, Castle Castle Model Village, Dorset Waterpark, Lulworth Castle and Park, South West Coast Path, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Clouds Hill |
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Please take care on all roads and follow the Highway Code.