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Mountain biking trails

South West England

Old Harry Rocks – View of Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

Mountain biking trails

South West England

Old Harry Rocks – View of Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

Moderate

4.7

(7)

29

riders

Old Harry Rocks – View of Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

02:01

24.1km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.9 km for 202 m

After 13.6 km for 275 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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2.71 km

Round Down

Forest

2

3.65 km

View of Swanage Bay from Purbeck Way

Highlight • Climb

Incredible views of Swanage bay

Tip by

3

3.95 km

View of Dorset Coast from Hilltop Log

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice log to sit and relax and take in some views

Tip by

4

5.75 km

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely, long descent into Corfe

Tip by

7.57 km

Middle Plantation

Forest

6

16.2 km

Old Harry Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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Tip by

7

16.4 km

View of Old Harry Rocks

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Speedy downhill to old harry

Tip by

8

18.0 km

View of the Sea from Ballard Down

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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!

Tip by

9

19.1 km

View of Sandbanks and Swanage

Highlight • Natural Monument

Really lovely views of Sandbanks & Swanage

Tip by

10

20.0 km

Obelisk Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

B

24.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

6.90 km

4.01 km

1.55 km

982 m

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

7.78 km

4.31 km

897 m

802 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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