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Cycling in Dorset

Cycling in Dorset

Fun on a woodland trail

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 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.

  2. Tour De Manche

    Add Tour De Manche to your Itinerary

    Tour De Manche

    Type

    Cycle

    Weymouth

    The Petit Tour de Manche travels along the Dorset coast between Poole and Weymouth.

    Weymouth's elegant architecture is a permanent reminder of how the Georgians 'invented' the seaside holiday. The period Georgian seafront is an impressive backdrop to an arc of fine golden sands. But if its...

  3. Signpost Cycling

    Add Signpost Cycling to your Itinerary

    Signpost Cycling

    Type

    Cycling Tour

    Preston, Weymouth

    Signpost Cycling specialises in cycling tours in the South West of England and will soon feature itineraries based in Northern France. Cycling routes have been carefully planned using quiet country lanes and bridleways where possible, enabling you to savour beautiful countryside, bustling towns,...

  4. Cyclists at Long Crichel

    Add Witchampton Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Witchampton Cycle Route

    Type

    Cycle Route

    Wimborne

    13m (21km) moderately difficult cycle route through the picturesque village of Witchampton and surrounding, quiet, pretty lanes.


    This cycle route is just one of 6 picturesque on and off road routes available in the East Dorset Cycle Routes series - the folder containing the 6 waterproof route...

  5. Cyclists near Studland

    Add Purbeck Cycle Rides - Route 2 to your Itinerary

    Purbeck Cycle Rides - Route 2

    Type

    Cycle Route

    Corfe Castle

    A circular 12 mile, mainly off-road route between Norden and either Studland village or Shell Bay beach via the Rempstone Estate.

    This ride passes through fields, wood, sand and heathland including Sites of Special Scientific Interest.

    Cycle hire is available from Cyclexperience at Wareham...

  6. Sika Cycle Trail

    Add Northport Greenway and Sika Cycle Trail to your Itinerary

    Northport Greenway and Sika Cycle Trail

    Type

    Cycle Route

    Wareham

    The Northport Greenway is a 1.5 mile route from Wareham Quay, through Wareham town, past the train station and onto Wareham Forest, where it then links with the Sika Cycle Trail - a 7 mile circular route through heath and forest.

    Cycle hire is available from Cyclexperience at Wareham Train...

  7. None

    Add Dorchester Cycles to your Itinerary

    Dorchester Cycles

    Type

    Cycling and Mountain Biking

    Dorchester

    Cycle hire.

  8. None

    Add Weymouth Bike Hire to your Itinerary

    Weymouth Bike Hire

    Type

    Cycling and Mountain Biking

    Weymouth Bike Hire offers great fun cycling activities for all the family. Free delivery and collection within the local area.

  9. None

    Add Mountain Bike Hire to your Itinerary

    Mountain Bike Hire

    Type

    Cycling and Mountain Biking

    Abbotsbury

    Cycle hire.

  10. None

    Add Bridport Leisure Centre to your Itinerary

    Bridport Leisure Centre

    Type

    Sport/Leisure Centre

    BRIDPORT

    Multi-purpose sports hall, badminton, weight training, indoor bowls, volleyball, indoor tennis, pool table, darts, squash courts, sports activities, two indoor swimming pools & bar in Rugby Pavilion.