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Worth Matravers

View over Swanage and the sea – Old Harry Rocks loop from Langton Matravers

Routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Worth Matravers

View over Swanage and the sea – Old Harry Rocks loop from Langton Matravers

Hard

4.0

(1)

11

riders

View over Swanage and the sea – Old Harry Rocks loop from Langton Matravers

02:00

30.8km

430m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.3 km for 183 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.00 km

View of the Jurassic Coast from Priests Way

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

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8.46 km

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Forest

3

9.81 km

Obelisk Descent

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

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4

10.8 km

View over Swanage and the sea

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

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5

10.9 km

View of Sandbanks and Swanage

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Really lovely views of Sandbanks & Swanage

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6

10.9 km

View of the Sea from Ballard Down

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Incredible straight bridleway along the top of Ballard Down from the obelisk towards the sea. It really does feel like you're going to ride off the edge of the cliff when you get closer to the sea!

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7

13.5 km

Old Harry Rocks

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Studland Bay is dominated by one of the south coast's most famous landmarks - Old Harry. It is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and is managed by the National Trust.

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8

17.9 km

Gravel Path on Cycle Route 2

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Nice bit of gravel on cycle route 2

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9

22.1 km

Heathland Trail, Dorset National Landscape

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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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23.8 km

Meadus's Plantation

Forest

B

30.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

9.88 km

6.74 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

10.4 km

5.09 km

828 m

314 m

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Friday 8 May

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