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Sandbanks Ferry – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Swanage

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Sandbanks Ferry – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Swanage

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4.3

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Sandbanks Ferry – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Swanage

02:17

34.5km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.37 km for 183 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.65 km

Round Down

Forest

5.36 km

View of Studland Bay from Ballard Down

Highlight • Trail

It's a bit of a climb from Old Harry Rocks - but well worth it. Enjoy the descent down to Swanage (front suspension recommended!)

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6.35 km

Coastal Path Between Studland Bay and Swanage Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Flattening above the mountain until reaching the cliff.

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8.55 km

View of Old Harry Rocks and the Sea

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Beautiful track up to Old Harry Rocks - with stunning views across the water

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11.6 km

Studland Bay

Highlight • Trail

Studland has a long stretch of stunning sandy beach, which can be accessed off of Ferry Road at Shell Bay, Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and South Beach (north to south). …

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15.3 km

Beach

15.6 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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15.9 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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18.5 km

Flaghead Chine Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fine sandy, gently sloping beach with clear water and views over the Purbeck Hills. A quieter alternative to the rest of Sandbanks and Bournemouth beach.

In the distance you …

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19.9 km

View of Sandbanks and Brownsea Island

Highlight • Lake

The second largest natural harbour in the world" after Port Jackson, Sydney

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34.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

5.31 km

4.27 km

2.11 km

821 m

340 m

235 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

4.46 km

1.22 km

397 m

251 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

9°C

64 %

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Sandbanks Ferry – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Swanage

View of Studland Bay from Ballard Down

Coastal Path Between Studland Bay and Swanage Bay

View of Old Harry Rocks and the Sea

Studland Bay

Sandbanks Ferry

Sandbanks Ferry

Flaghead Chine Beach

View of Sandbanks and Brownsea Island

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