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Dorset
Purbeck
Wareham Town

Sandbanks Ferry – Swanage Beach loop from Wareham

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Wareham Town

Sandbanks Ferry – Swanage Beach loop from Wareham

Hard

4.7

(6)

240

riders

Sandbanks Ferry – Swanage Beach loop from Wareham

03:25

55.4km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 23.6 km for 256 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.54 km

Arne Road

Highlight • Cycleway

This scenic road runs along the north side of the Isle of Purbeck peninsula past Arne RSPB. It's part of National Cycle Network route 2, and is a spectacular section …

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11.0 km

Rollington Wood

Forest

3

11.5 km

Corfe Castle

Highlight • Castle

From this most westerly point on the ride you can see Corfe Castle, the Purbecks' most famous landmark, and possibly a glimpse of the vintage steam train that runs inland from the coast.

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4

19.7 km

Studland Bay

Highlight • Trail

Studland has a long stretch of stunning sandy beach, which can be accessed off of Ferry Road at Shell Bay, Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and South Beach (north to south). …

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23.5 km

Beach

Beach

6

23.8 km

Sandbanks Ferry

Highlight • Structure

Only £1 to cross by bike. The ferry runs from 7am until 11pm, typically every 20 minutes.

Check out more at sandbanksferry.co.uk/timetable.php

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31.4 km

Round Down

Forest

8

33.9 km

Swanage Beach

Highlight • Beach

Quaint Victorian Seaside Resort

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9

45.0 km

Corfe Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

High above this village towers the ruins of a castle that was built here by William the Conqueror. During the English Civil War (1642-1651), Corfe Castle remained a royal stronghold …

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10

46.2 km

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you get a peek of Corfe Castle in the distance, a medieval fortress set against a backdrop of the picturesque Purbeck Hills.

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11

54.3 km

Wareham Quay

Highlight • Historical Site

A historic market town on the banks of the River Frome in Dorset, Wareham has plenty of pretty buildings and riverside relaxation spots. The quayside is particularly lovely with the …

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B

55.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.5 km

5.33 km

867 m

356 m

208 m

102 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.0 km

289 m

226 m

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