View of Corfe Castle – View over Swanage and the sea loop from Corfe Castle

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View of Corfe Castle – View over Swanage and the sea loop from Corfe Castle

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View of Corfe Castle – View over Swanage and the sea loop from Corfe Castle

02:16

27.0km

520m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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3.52 km

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely, long descent into Corfe

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5.61 km

View of Swanage Bay from Purbeck Way

Highlight • Climb

Incredible views of Swanage bay

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7.21 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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7.79 km

Obelisk Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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8.77 km

View over Swanage and the sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best outlook after a short climb on Swanage on the left and Studland on the right

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15.8 km

View of the Jurassic Coast from Priests Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely bridleway along the Priests Way not far from the Square & Compass pub.

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23.4 km

Gravel Descent in Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

But be careful of the loose stones on parts of the track.

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26.6 km

Corfe Castle Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Named after the dramatic castle ruins that sit on the high above the village, Corfe Castle is a delight to explore. Built strategically at a gap in the Purbeck Ridge, …

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