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South West England

View of Corfe Castle – Corfe Castle Ruins loop from Wareham

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

View of Corfe Castle – Corfe Castle Ruins loop from Wareham

Hard

3

riders

View of Corfe Castle – Corfe Castle Ruins loop from Wareham

02:00

28.9km

340m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

4.65 km

Arne Road

Highlight • Cycleway

This scenic road runs along the north side of the Isle of Purbeck peninsula past Arne RSPB. It's part of National Cycle Network route 2, and is a spectacular section …

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2

6.49 km

Hartland Moor

Highlight • Cycleway

always lovely to cycle across the heathlands and nature reserves between Wareham and Corfe rather than the shorter and much busier direct road

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3

8.33 km

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you get a peek of Corfe Castle in the distance, a medieval fortress set against a backdrop of the picturesque Purbeck Hills.

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4

9.51 km

Corfe Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

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 …

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15.2 km

Polar Wood

Forest

6

16.0 km

View from the summit of Swyre Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

The highest point in the Purbeck Hills, Swyre Head offers fantastic views in every direction. It lies just south west of Kingston village and can be easily reached thanks to …

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7

17.7 km

View of Kimmeridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

17.9 km

Smedmore Hill Climb

Highlight • Trail

A technically challenging climb up Smedmore Hill, with lots of ruts, flint and rocks to keep you on your toes whilst your legs are burning.

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9

28.6 km

Wareham Bridge and the River Frome

Highlight • Bridge

Good coffee and cake stop.

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B

28.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

3.09 km

3.01 km

1.89 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

4.76 km

< 100 m

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