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Purbeck Ride

Swanage
Corfe Castle
Lulworth Castle

A long distance, on-road cycle ride for the dedicated cyclist, encompassing stunning coastal views, beautiful rural landscapes and interesting historic landmarks around Purbeck.

Bike hire is available from Wareham Station, Norden Park and Ride or can be delivered to your home.


Starting point:                                   Wareham Quay - postcode: BH20 4LP
Alternative starting points:

Norden Park & Ride, Corfe Castle, Swanage, West Lulworth, Moreton or Bere Regis

Cycle parking:Found at Wareham Quay, Norden Park & Ride, Corfe Castle, Swanage and Lulworth Castle
Relevant Ordnance Survey map:Explorer Map No.OL15 (Purbeck and South Dorset)
Distance:47 miles

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:

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  Purbeck Ride leaflet (pdf, 871kb) (opens in a new window) .

Note: Sections of this route travel across land owned by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and as a result some sections may be closed from public access. It is advisable to check the route in advance please call 01929 404819.

Public transport:

  • There are railway stations on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line at Wareham and Moreton. Telephone 08457 484950 for train times or visit their website: National Rail (opens in a new window) . Most trains can accommodate a number of bikes on each journey and the Northport Greenway cycle route links Wareham Station to Wareham Quay.
  • To plan your journey using public transport call Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: Traveline South West (opens in a new window) .
  • Swanage Railway operate a local steam train service between Swanage, Herston, Harman's Cross, Corfe Castle and Norden Park & Ride. The Railway has a guards carriage for bicycles. For more information visit their website: Swanage Railway (opens in a new window)
Parking:

Long stay car parking is available at Streche Road - off West Street, Wareham. 

If you would like to start the ride in Corfe Castle, parking is available at Norden Park and Ride , £2 charge for all day parking.

Facilities and Refreshments:There are pubs, cafes or restaurants in Wareham, West Holme, East Lulworth and West Lulworth.
Other activities in the area:

Car Free Days Out, Northport Greenway and Sika Cycle Trail, Priory Ride, Castle Ride, Lawrence Ride, East Lulworth Ride , The Lawrence of Arabia Trail, Elder Road Open Space , RSPB - Arne Nature Reserve (opens in a new window) ,  Corfe Castle Model Village (opens in a new window) , Swanage Railway (opens in a new window) , Lulworth Castle and Park (opens in a new window) ,  Tadnoll and Winfrith Heaths (opens in a new window) ,  St Nicholas Church (opens in a new window) ,  Clouds Hill (opens in a new window) , Higher Hyde 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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