Priory Ride
The Priory Ride is an on-road circular cycle ride from Wareham through the Frome Valley of 8 miles.
A ride from the historic walled town of Wareham to the villages of East and West Holme.
Bike hire is available from Wareham Station.
| Starting point: | Wareham Quay - postcode: BH20 4LP |
| Alternative starting point: | Stoborough |
| Cycle parking: | Outside the Old Granary pub on Wareham Quay |
| Relevant Ordnance Survey map: | Explorer Map No.OL15 (Purbeck and South Dorset).
Ordnance Survey (opens in a new window)  |
| Distance: | 8 miles |
Average Time needed: | 1 hour |
| Grading: Moderate | Mostly minor roads. One A-road crossing using a cycle crossing. |
| Route leaflet: | Pick up a copy of the route leaflet (for a small charge) and Ordnance Survey map at the Discover Purbeck Information Centre or download a copy of the
Priory Ride leaflet (pdf, 623kb) (opens in a new window) |
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| Parking: | Long stay car parking is available at Streche Road - off West Street, Wareham. |
| Facilities and Refreshments: |
Refreshments (opens in a new window) are available in Wareham and West Holme. The nearest public toilets in Wareham are found on The Quay. |
| Other activities in the area: | Car Free Days Out, Northport Greenway and Sika Cycle Trail, Castle Ride, Lawrence Ride, East Lulworth Ride , Purbeck Ride, Wareham Walls , Wareham Forest Way, The Wareham Two Rivers Walks, The Purbeck Way, The Purbeck Way West Route,
Stoborough Heath (opens in a new window) |
Spending a few days in Purbeck? Find
accommodation (opens in a new window) which is cycle friendly.
Please take care on all roads and follow the
Highway Code (opens in a new window) .
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Name: Discover Purbeck Information Centre
Email: tic@purbeck-dc.gov.uk
Tel: 01929 552740
Fax: 01929 554491
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