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Southbourne Beach – Bournemouth Pier Beach loop from Bournemouth

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Southbourne Beach – Bournemouth Pier Beach loop from Bournemouth

Easy

4.5

(11)

157

riders

Southbourne Beach – Bournemouth Pier Beach loop from Bournemouth

00:54

15.6km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.70 km for 146 m

Dismount required: • July-August: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise open)

After 7.01 km for 3.83 km

Dismount required: • July-August: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.55 km

Southbourne Sand Dunes and Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful section of Sand dunes along the front of Southbourne. No good if you've not got the right tyres on. a few sections have boardwalks to go a long, or stick to the grassed section next to the dunes.

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6.02 km

Southbourne Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice start section for a ride along to sandbanks and back. Start at Sobo and have espresso and a bite to eat.

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6.93 km

Sobo Beach

Highlight • Beach

Lovely quieter area of the seafront. If cycling through and fancy a break. Drop down to the front and visit Sobo Beach. refuel on great food and take in the atmosphere before heading off. I highly recommend this .

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12.8 km

Cycle Hire Bournemouth

Highlight • Cycleway

The bike rental is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For quite a steep £20 there is a rather poor rental bike without light, bell and mudguard for 24 hours.

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13.0 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach

Highlight • Rest Area

Out of season is better as it can get very busy down here

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13.1 km

View of Bournemouth Pier

Highlight • Beach

A pier has existed in Bournemouth since 1856, when a wooden jetty was constructed over the sea. Over the 19th century, the structure was slowly improved and extended. By 1905, …

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13.1 km

Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

It’s on the big square next to the main pier

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15.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

4.35 km

3.79 km

1.34 km

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

228 m

114 m

102 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 16 June

19°C

15°C

0 %

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Southbourne Beach – Bournemouth Pier Beach loop from Bournemouth

Southbourne Sand Dunes and Boardwalk

Southbourne Beach

Sobo Beach

Cycle Hire Bournemouth

Bournemouth Pier Beach

View of Bournemouth Pier

Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre

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