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View of Corfe Castle – Wareham Quay loop from Dorchester South

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View of Corfe Castle – Wareham Quay loop from Dorchester South

Moderate

4.7

(3)

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View of Corfe Castle – Wareham Quay 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: April 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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78.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.9 km

5.98 km

5.93 km

1.82 km

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.1 km

19.8 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (70 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 24 June

36°C

22°C

0 %

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View of Corfe Castle – Wareham Quay loop from Dorchester South

Corfe Castle Ruins

View of Corfe Castle

Hartland Moor

Arne Road

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

Wareham Bridge and the River Frome

Wareham Quay

North Bridge, Wareham

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