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Corfe Castle Ruins – Swanage Beach loop from Swanage

Moderate

4.0

(4)

26

riders

Corfe Castle Ruins – Swanage Beach loop from Swanage

01:24

21.2km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.1 km for 101 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.34 km

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Castle

2

7.95 km

St James' Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Gothic Revival by Repton for Lord Eldon

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3

8.18 km

The Scott Arms Pub & Beer Garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good mid-ride coffee in a pub that celebrates the stone masonry and quarry work that took place in this area.

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4

8.22 km

16% Steep Climb Warning Sign

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

5

11.2 km

Bankes Arms Hotel

Highlight • Other

Great Garden easily accessible for bikes from the station road with a good view of the heritage railway

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6

11.3 km

St Edward the Martyr Church, Corfe Castle

Highlight • Religious Site

This church is named after Edward the Martyr, who was King of the English and was murdered on 18th March 978 by order of his stepmother, Queen Alfthryth. Edward was …

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7

11.7 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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8

20.9 km

Swanage Beach

Highlight • Beach

Quaint Victorian Seaside Resort

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B

21.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

3.03 km

1.61 km

272 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

123 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 18 May

15°C

11°C

34 %

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