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Sixpenny Handley And Pentridge

Sandbanks Ferry – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Sixpenny Handley

Moderate

6

riders

Sandbanks Ferry – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Sixpenny Handley

04:19

100km

770m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 60.1 km for 330 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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4.82 km

Half Hide Coppice

Forest

2

17.3 km

The Cliff Ascent

Highlight • Trail

Do it the other way - much more fun as a descent!

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3

30.7 km

View of the Countryside

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4

40.3 km

what a lovely town especially down by the Quayside. gateway to the Jurassic Coast and the best preserved Saxon Walled Town in the country

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5

40.5 km

Wareham Quay

Highlight • Historical Site

A historic market town on the banks of the River Frome in Dorset, Wareham has plenty of pretty buildings and riverside relaxation spots. The quayside is particularly lovely with the …

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47.5 km

Rollington Wood

Forest

7

56.0 km

Studland Bay Beach

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Studland has a long stretch of stunning sandy beach that can be accessed off of Ferry Road, which runs along the length of the peninsula and links the Sandbanks chain …

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60.0 km

Beach

Beach

9

60.3 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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10

60.5 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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11

62.8 km

View of Brownsea Island

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Brownsea is the largest island in Poole Harbour. Owned by the National Trust, the island is a haven for wildlife. Red squirrels dart amongst the woodland and peacocks prance around …

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B

100 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.2 km

12.1 km

11.9 km

683 m

208 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

91.3 km

8.67 km

208 m

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Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

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