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View over Swanage and the sea – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

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View over Swanage and the sea – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

Moderate

4.7

(49)

192

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View over Swanage and the sea – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

02:38

34.2km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.13 km for 183 m

After 8.86 km for 275 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.59 km

View over Swanage and the sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best outlook after a short climb on Swanage on the left and Studland on the right

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3.67 km

View of Sandbanks and Swanage

Highlight • Natural Monument

Really lovely views of Sandbanks & Swanage

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3.75 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!

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6.31 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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14.9 km

Heathland Trail, Dorset National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful landscapes, gorgeous colours from the heather. It can be a bit sandy so make sure you're tyre pressures are nice and low

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16.6 km

Meadus's Plantation

Forest

20.4 km

Grassy Singletrack on National Cycle Route 2, Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Good grassy trails across the heathland. Not tussocky but unsure how it would be after heavy rain!

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25.8 km

View of Corfe Castle from Brenscombe Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The climb from Rollington farm up onto Brenscombe Hill is a testing one, but the firm, chalky surface makes it easy to stick to a low gear and spin up …

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29.9 km

View of Swanage Bay from Purbeck Way

Highlight • Climb

Incredible views of Swanage bay

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30.9 km

Round Down

Forest

34.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

10.9 km

5.43 km

2.32 km

2.03 km

971 m

198 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

13.9 km

5.28 km

244 m

196 m

166 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

15°C

11°C

13 %

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View over Swanage and the sea – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

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