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

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Arne

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

Hard

9

riders

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

02:22

31.0km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: July 18, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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1.81 km

Corfe Castle Ruins

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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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2

10.8 km

Priest's Way Gravel Track

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Fast and fun gravel track! Can be busy so watch out for walkers!

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3

18.1 km

View of Corfe Castle

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4

18.5 km

The Scott Arms Pub & Beer Garden

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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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5

18.8 km

St James' Church

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St. James | Kingston
1880 | Victorian Gothic Revival | Architect : George Street | Grade I


The tiny hilltop village of Kingston is remarkable for having two churches. The …

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6

22.6 km

View of Kimmeridge

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7

22.8 km

Smedmore Hill Climb

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A technically challenging climb up Smedmore Hill, with lots of ruts, flint and rocks to keep you on your toes whilst your legs are burning.

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8

28.9 km

View of Corfe Castle

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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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31.0 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

6.42 km

4.23 km

4.04 km

525 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

9.21 km

590 m

313 m

146 m

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Saturday 10 October

16°C

9°C

49 %

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