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Cycling in Dorset

Cycling in Dorset

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Dorset Cycle Routes

Cycling in Dorset is the perfect way to discover all that this county has to offer - from quiet country lanes weaving through picturesque villages and seaside towns to challenging off-road routes. And while you’re exploring the depths of Dorset cycling in the countryside, why not visit one of our attractions or stop off for a pub lunch on the way?

There is a good selection of circular and short-distance cycle routes across the whole of Dorset for cyclists of all abilities. See below to find a great Dorset cycle route near you as well as information on bike hire in Dorset.

For more information on cycling routes in Dorset please visit the iCoast website.

Cyclists Welcome

The Cyclists Welcome scheme provides cyclists with the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation that can meet their particular needs. View Cyclists Welcome Accommodation.

  • For more information on cycling, including free maps, safety advice and FAQs, please visit the Sustrans website.
  • Plan your next off-road cycling adventure at 1 South West Cycling UK
  • Discover beautiful scenery in France & South West England with 3 new cross-channel cycling routes. An unforgettable experience! Learn more at Cycle West.

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    Add Valley of the Stones to your Itinerary

    Valley of the Stones

    Type

    Cycle Route

    Cycle around Abbotsbury and the Bride Valley, taking in Abbotsbury Swannery, St. Catherine's Chapel and the Hardy Monument en route.

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    Add Bridport's Market Garden - Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Bridport's Market Garden - Cycle Route

    Type

    Cycle Route

    Bridport and Netherbury were once the centre of rope-making in West Dorset - discover their industrial past along with the wonders of the Jurassic Coast.

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    Add National Cycle Network Route 26 to your Itinerary

    National Cycle Network Route 26

    Type

    Cycle Route

    Sherborne

    The entire route covers approximately 28 miles and is manageable in a day, but you can do as much or as little as you please. The route includes the towns of Dorchester and Sherborne and many pretty villages along the way.

    Although most of the NCN Route 26 is signed, you should use Ordnance...

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    Add The Frome Valley to your Itinerary

    The Frome Valley

    Type

    Cycle Route

    Home to the 180 foot high Cerne Abbas Giant, the Frome Valley is also the ideal location to discover West Dorset's vast array of wildlife.

  5. Marshwood Trails

    Add Marshwood Trails to your Itinerary

    Marshwood Trails

    Type

    Cycling Tour

    Morcombelake,

    Our guided electric bike tours are a fantastic way to explore the stunning coast and countryside of West Dorset. State of the art bikes make cycling an absolute breeze and quiet routes have been carefully selected to introduce you to the area’s spectacular landscapes and vibrant history. Scheduled...

  6. Family cycling

    Add Cyclexperience - Wareham to your Itinerary

    Cyclexperience - Wareham

    Type

    Cycle

    WAREHAM

    Cycle hire and equipment from Wareham Station. Please note: cycle hire is also available from Norden Park and Ride near Corfe Castle. On and off-road routes include Wareham Forest and Arne RSPB Bird Reserve.

  7. Cyclists on Rempstone Ride

    Add Cyclexperience - Norden Park & Ride to your Itinerary

    Cyclexperience - Norden Park & Ride

    Type

    Cycle

    CORFE CASTLE

    Cycle hire and equipment from Norden Park and Ride. Please note: cycle hire is also available from Wareham Train Station. On and off-road routes include Rempstone Forest, Studland beaches, Corfe Castle and Wareham.

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    Add Eggardon Hillfort to your Itinerary

    Eggardon Hillfort

    Type

    Cycle Route

    nr Bridport

    Discover the ancient myths surrounding Eggardon Hill and explore the picturesque villages of Loders and Powerstock on the way.

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    Add National Cycle Network Route 2 to your Itinerary

    National Cycle Network Route 2

    Type

    Cycle Route

    Dorchester

    This 30 mile route is from Dorchester to Lyme Regis.

    The map shows the main NCN Route 2 and its detours. You can choose to do the entire route in either direction, select a part of the route nearest to your holiday accommodation, or simply use this map as a guide to explore West Dorset for...

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    Add Hillforts and the Vale to your Itinerary

    Hillforts and the Vale

    Type

    Cycle Route

    Tour the ancient hillforts of Pilsdon Pen, Coney's Castle and Lambert's Castle around Charmouth and the Marshwood Vale.