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Dorset
Purbeck
Swanage

Old Harry Rocks – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

Routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Swanage

Old Harry Rocks – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

Moderate

5.0

(1)

3

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Old Harry Rocks – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

01:11

17.9km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

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1

5.96 km

Swanage Obelisk

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

It's a good climb up to the Obelisk, fun in the dry and slippery and challenging in the wet.
Great views over Poole harbour and the coast.
The Obelisk was …

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6.54 km

Obelisk Descent

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Start just after gate, past obelisk and down a steep dirt track down to gate. Eyes will water!!!

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3

6.90 km

View of Studland Bay from Ballard Down

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It's a bit of a climb from Old Harry Rocks - but well worth it. Enjoy the descent down to Swanage (front suspension recommended!)

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4

7.50 km

View of Sandbanks and Swanage

Highlight • Natural Monument

Really lovely views of Sandbanks & Swanage

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5

7.58 km

View of the Sea from Ballard Down

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Incredible straight bridleway along the top of Ballard Down from the obelisk towards the sea. It really does feel like you're going to ride off the edge of the cliff when you get closer to the sea!

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10.1 km

Old Harry Rocks

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It can be reached by bike. In some segments the path is narrow and you have to share it with hikers and horses.

The cliff views are very nice. Better …

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10.3 km

Old Harry Rocks

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Studland Bay is dominated by one of the south coast's most famous landmarks - Old Harry. It is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and is managed by the National Trust.

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10.3 km

View of Old Harry Rocks and the Sea

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Beautiful track up to Old Harry Rocks - with stunning views across the water

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17.9 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.20 km

5.56 km

1.50 km

1.12 km

379 m

166 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

4.72 km

1.22 km

207 m

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