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South West England

Weymouth And Portland

The Rodwell Trail – Start of the Rodwell Trail loop from Isle of Portland

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Weymouth And Portland

The Rodwell Trail – Start of the Rodwell Trail loop from Isle of Portland

Moderate

4.4

(7)

217

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The Rodwell Trail – Start of the Rodwell Trail loop from Isle of Portland

01:39

25.7km

270m

Cycling

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

Last updated: February 22, 2026

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Jurassic Coast

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.54 km

Chesil Beach Cycle Path

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Flat cycle way out to Portland which is not flat. Shared with pedestrians. Subject to pretty strong cross winds (right on the coast).
Stop off at the RSPB site (with …

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6.39 km

Beach

Beach

3

6.45 km

The Rodwell Trail

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Beautiful coastal scenery along the Rodwell Trail. Best time to take this cycle route is in the mornings, as can get rather busy during the early evening.

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4

9.01 km

Rodwell Trail Tunnel

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5

9.50 km

Rodwell Trail Bridge Over Newstead Road

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6

9.76 km

Start of the Rodwell Trail

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Flat traffic free 3.5km walk or bicycle ride on Weymouth’s former railway line.

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7

17.3 km

Sandsfoot Castle and Gardens

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Sandsfoot Castle and Gardens is just minutes from two beaches and the Rodwell Trail.

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8

23.6 km

Uphill Traffic-Free Cycle Path

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9

24.1 km

Olympic Rings Sculpture Viewpoint (Weymouth & Chesil Beach)

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Built as a reminder of the better days of the 2012 Olympics (whose sailing events were hosted in Weymoth Harbour)

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25.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

3.52 km

2.80 km

787 m

528 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

3.43 km

528 m

367 m

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