Lawrence Ride
A 22 mile, mainly on-road circular cycle ride through the Frome Valley, taking in St Nicholas Church at Moreton, Lawrence of Arabia's last resting place and looping to the north of Purbeck across Bere Heath.
Bike hire is available from Wareham Station or can be delivered to your home.
| Starting point: | Purbeck School & Sports Centre - postcode: BH20 4PH |
| Alternative starting points: | Wool, Moreton, Bere Regis or Stoborough |
| Cycle parking: | Found at the Purbeck Sports Centre, and Wool Railway Station |
| Relevant Ordnance Survey map: | Explorer Map No.OL15 (Purbeck and South Dorset) |
| Distance: | 22 miles |
Average time needed: | 4 to 5 hours |
Grading: Moderate to difficult | Mostly minor roads, short A-road and off-road sections near Moreton and Briantspuddle |
| Route leaflet: | Pick up a copy of the route leaflet (for a small charge) and Ordnance Survey map at the Purbeck Information and Heritage Centre or download a copy of the
Lawrence Ride leaflet (pdf, 1Mb) (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: | There are pubs, cafes or restaurants in Wareham, Wool and Moreton. |
| Other activities in the area: | Car Free Days Out, Priory Ride, Castle Ride, East Lulworth Ride , Purbeck Ride, The Lawrence of Arabia Trail, Elder Road Open Space ,
Coombe Heath (opens in a new window) |
Please take care on all roads and follow
The Highway Code (opens in a new window) 
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Name: Purbeck Information and Heritage Centre
Email: tic@purbeck-dc.gov.uk
Tel: 01929 552740
Fax: 01929 554491
Full details for Purbeck Information and Heritage Centre
