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Sandbanks Ferry – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Christchurch

Sandbanks Ferry – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Christchurch

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Sandbanks Ferry – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Christchurch

02:00

48.4km

290m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.3 km for 98 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.74 km

Iford Bridge

Highlight • River

Old Iford bridge is grade 2 listed by English Heritage. The middle section of the bridge spanning the River Stour dates back to 1184. Officially half the bridge is in Bournemouth and the other half is in Christchurch. Better to get there early as the spot is popular for people feeding the ducks and families having picnics as well as people having impromptu sandwich breaks.

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10.1 km

Velo Domes Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike shop open for spares, repairs and new bikes and a café which serves great coffee, cakes and light meals.
Shop open 9:00 - 17:00 apart from Tuesdays and Sundays.
Café open 8:30 - 15:30 Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri and Sat. Sun 9:00 - 15:00. Closed on Tuesday.

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14.4 km

Jon Egging Memorial

Highlight • Natural Monument

Memorial in memory of the deceased pilot Flt. Lt. Jon Egging, who tragically died in a crash at the Bournemouth Air Festival on August 20, 2011.

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19.1 km

West Undercliff Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Nice little spot to stop and take in the sea air, just slight off the main road. Benches to sit on and a coffee shop.

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21.5 km

View of Brownsea Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brownsea is the largest island in Poole Harbour. Owned by the National Trust, the island is a haven for wildlife. Red squirrels dart amongst the woodland and peacocks prance around the lawn in front of Brownsea Castle.

To reach the island, you can catch a boat from Poole Quay between 9.30am and 5pm. A return ticket on the ferry costs £12.50 for adults. For more information, see: nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island

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23.8 km

Sandbanks Ferry

Highlight • Structure

Only £1 to cross by bike. The ferry runs from 7am until 11pm, typically every 20 minutes.

Check out more at sandbanksferry.co.uk/timetable.php

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24.0 km

Sandbanks Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

Sandbanks Ferry carries passengers and vehicles between Sandbanks and Studland. You can travel with your bike for just £1.

Boats leave from Sandbanks every 20 minutes from 7am until 11pm. Check if the service is running beforehand though: sandbanksferry.co.uk

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26.8 km

New Cycle Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

48.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.4 km

10.4 km

4.90 km

229 m

163 m

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.2 km

978 m

229 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

31°C

16°C

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Sandbanks Ferry – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Christchurch

Iford Bridge

Velo Domes Café

Jon Egging Memorial

West Undercliff Promenade

View of Brownsea Island

Sandbanks Ferry

Sandbanks Ferry

New Cycle Lane

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