Corfe Castle Ruins – View of Corfe Castle loop from Dorchester South

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Corfe Castle Ruins – View of Corfe Castle loop from Dorchester South

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Corfe Castle Ruins – View of Corfe Castle loop from Dorchester South

04:34

78.8km

340m

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: July 18, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.7 km

Hurst Heath

Forest

32.9 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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34.1 km

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you get a peek of Corfe Castle in the distance, a medieval fortress set against a backdrop of the picturesque Purbeck Hills.

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36.0 km

Hartland Moor

Highlight • Cycleway

always lovely to cycle across the heathlands and nature reserves between Wareham and Corfe rather than the shorter and much busier direct road

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37.8 km

Arne Road

Highlight • Cycleway

This scenic road runs along the north side of the Isle of Purbeck peninsula past Arne RSPB. It's part of National Cycle Network route 2, and is a spectacular section …

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40.3 km

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

A fantastic nature reserve, made very popular by an appearance on BBC Springwatch. It has variable habitats including deciduous and coniferoues woodlands, heath and a small stretch of beach in …

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47.1 km

Wareham Bridge and the River Frome

Highlight • Bridge

Good coffee and cake stop.

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47.2 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

Wareham Town Walls and Castle Remains

Archaeological Site

47.9 km

North Bridge, Wareham

Highlight • Bridge

A multi-span bridge across the River Piddle or Trent, in Wareham; the bridge has medieval origins, with additions in circa 1670, and was widened in 1846.

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