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Corfe Castle – Franks Tank Descent loop from Langton Matravers

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Corfe Castle – Franks Tank Descent loop from Langton Matravers

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Corfe Castle – Franks Tank Descent loop from Langton Matravers

01:42

19.5km

270m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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3.51 km

View of Corfe Castle and Village from Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.37 km

Corfe Castle

Highlight • Castle

From this most westerly point on the ride you can see Corfe Castle, the Purbecks' most famous landmark, and possibly a glimpse of the vintage steam train that runs inland from the coast.

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6.22 km

Heathland Trail, Dorset National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful landscapes, gorgeous colours from the heather. It can be a bit sandy so make sure you're tyre pressures are nice and low

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8.80 km

Randall's Plantation

Forest

11.0 km

Franks Tank Descent

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Great on mtb. Miss the suspension on CX

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12.4 km

Frank's Tank Trail

Highlight • Trail

Fantastic little trail. Its getting very worn now. Very muddy and very wet in winter.

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14.2 km

Scenic Path in Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

After the big hills down ride from Corfe Castle, this part provides a welcome easy cycle.

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19.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.27 km

6.15 km

4.37 km

1.10 km

570 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.25 km

6.24 km

2.41 km

1.79 km

1.12 km

651 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

22°C

12°C

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Corfe Castle – Franks Tank Descent loop from Langton Matravers

View of Corfe Castle and Village from Dorset National Landscape

Corfe Castle

Heathland Trail, Dorset National Landscape

Franks Tank Descent

Frank's Tank Trail

Scenic Path in Dorset National Landscape

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