You can cycle on bridleways which are way marked by a blue arrow and a horse and rider. Horse riders also use bridleways so please make way for other users.

Dorset Countryside has developed a number of trails along which you can cycle, walk and ride. Some of these trails have sections where cycling and riding is restricted so please check the map before you set out.

• Wessex Ridgeway
• North Dorset Trailway
• Castleman Trailway

We have also developed seven cycle routes around North Dorset that are aimed at a range of abilities. Each route is graded according to the surface, time and hills, one being the easiest and three being the hardest. The cycling pack is available to buy from us at a cost of £2.50. Contact Business Support if you would like a copy.

East Dorset cycle routes

For cycle routes specific to East Dorset you can view the documents listed below by area. Please note, these were designed to be printed out and folded into an easy to use leaflet guide for your journey.

East Dorset District Council Cycle route 1 - Corfe Mullen [1Mb] (opens in a new window)

East Dorset District Council Cycle route 2 - Wimborne Minster [1Mb] (opens in a new window)

East Dorset District Council Cycle route 3 - Ferndown [844kb] (opens in a new window)

East Dorset District Council Cycle route 4 - Ashley Heath [1Mb] (opens in a new window)

East Dorset District Council Cycle route 5 - Verwood [1Mb] (opens in a new window)

West Dorset cycle routes

Please see below the latest cycling leaflet for West Dorset

West Dorset District Council Route 2 Cycle Leaflet [3Mb] (opens in a new window)

West Dorset District Council NCN Route 26 [2Mb] (opens in a new window)

• Dorset Countryside
  Name: Dorset Countryside
  Email: dorsetcountryside@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 221000
  Full details for Dorset Countryside