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Sandbanks Ferry – View of Corfe Castle loop from Parkstone

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Sandbanks Ferry – View of Corfe Castle loop from Parkstone

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Sandbanks Ferry – View of Corfe Castle loop from Parkstone

04:27

70.0km

800m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. 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 ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 6.06 km for 330 m

After 63.4 km for 330 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.81 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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6.03 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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6.26 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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6.56 km

Beach

10.9 km

Heath to Forest Descent, Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

go easy on the deep sand.

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28.5 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 …

Translated by Google •

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36.0 km

Great Wood

Forest

36.0 km

Grange Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This hill has a demanding 20% gradient and is a real test of leg strength on the climb. If travelling the hill on a descent, it’s wise to keep your brakes engaged and stay alert, especially around any bends.

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49.7 km

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

Translated by Google •

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50.8 km

Rollington Wood

Forest

59.5 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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70.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.1 km

7.04 km

3.85 km

3.84 km

922 m

309 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

67.6 km

1.00 km

957 m

324 m

182 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

22°C

9°C

0 %

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Sandbanks Ferry – View of Corfe Castle loop from Parkstone

View of Sandbanks and Brownsea Island

Sandbanks Ferry

Sandbanks Ferry

Heath to Forest Descent, Dorset National Landscape

Corfe Castle Ruins

Grange Hill

View of Corfe Castle

Studland Bay

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