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Corfe Castle Ruins – View of Corfe Castle loop from Langton Matravers

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Corfe Castle Ruins – View of Corfe Castle loop from Langton Matravers

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Corfe Castle Ruins – View of Corfe Castle loop from Langton Matravers

02:08

31.8km

490m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.23 km for 101 m

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Bus stop

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Bankes Arms Hotel

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Great Garden easily accessible for bikes from the station road with a good view of the heritage railway

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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 for a long time, but in 1645 it was blown up by supporters of Parliament. From the adjoining garden of the National Trust's tearoom you can clearly see how crooked the robust walls and gates have become as a result of gunpowder explosions.

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Great Wood

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Lulworth Range Road

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful views towards the sea, and smooth riding, and a very nice tarmac descent at the end (on the western side). Check if the ranges are open!

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Povington Hill Viewpoint

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Povington Hill, at 198 metres (650 ft) high, is one of the highest points on the chain of the Purbeck Hills in south Dorset on the southern coast of England. Its prominence of 107 metres (351 ft) means it is listed as one of the Tumps, although map sources suggest this honour should go to Ridgeway Hill further east. Povington Hill lies within the danger area of the Lulworth Ranges and is out of bounds during the week, but becomes a popular viewing point and picnic site at weekends and public holidays. From the top there are good views of Worbarrow Bay, the abandoned village of Tyneham, St. Aldhelm's Head, Swyre Head and the English Channel beyond Gad Cliff to the south. In good visibility Portland Bill may be seen. To the north the view extends over the firing ranges on the Dorset Heaths. The hill is largely treeless, being covered in rough pasture and scrubland.

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Madgrove

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