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Sandbanks Ferry – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Brownsea Island

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Poole

Sandbanks Ferry – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Brownsea Island

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Sandbanks Ferry – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Brownsea Island

00:58

16.7km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 19, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.40 km for 93 m

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

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.44 km

Flaghead Chine Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fine sandy, gently sloping beach with clear water and views over the Purbeck Hills. A quieter alternative to the rest of Sandbanks and Bournemouth beach.

In the distance you …

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2

3.88 km

View of Sandbanks and Brownsea Island

Highlight • Lake

The second largest natural harbour in the world" after Port Jackson, Sydney

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3

7.12 km

Sandbanks Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

Sandbanks Ferry carries passengers and vehicles between Sandbanks and Studland. You can travel with your bike for just £1.

Boats leave from Sandbanks every 20 minutes from 7am until 11pm. Check if the service is running beforehand though: sandbanksferry.co.uk

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4

7.35 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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5

10.6 km

Gravel Path on Cycle Route 2

Highlight • Trail

Nice bit of gravel on cycle route 2

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6

12.1 km

Knoll House Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

Knoll House Hotel, close to Knoll beach, is a place were Enid Blyton used to stay during the 1960‘s.

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7

12.2 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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8

13.4 km

View of Brownsea Island

Highlight • Lake

Brownsea Island was a big inspiration for Enid Blyton for here stories about the Famous Fife, Noddy and others during the 1940’s to 1960‘s.

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16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

4.08 km

618 m

586 m

309 m

105 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

633 m

359 m

195 m

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