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If you enjoy the thrill of exploring on two wheels or scaling hillside climbs for picturesque views, Dorset is the perfect location for you!

We've got a great range of cycling routes for you to choose from and also bike hire specialists who are able to offer bikes for all ages, kid kabs, tag-alongs and even electric bikes. So if you’ve not got room to bring your own bike with you, there is no need to miss out.

Explore our landscape

Quiet scenic trails, off-road routes and wonderful scenery make cycling in Dorset something very special indeed and provides the perfect destination for your holiday or short break.

Dorset offers a wide range of stunning cycle routes that appeal to all fitness levels, whether you’re out to enjoy a gentle jaunt through the countryside or looking to test yourself with a clifftop climb, you’re sure to find something to suit.

With much of Dorset being designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, whatever route you go on you’ll be blown away by Dorset’s wondrously diverse landscape.

Hit the trail

Here in Dorset we have a number of superb cycling trails for you to try. Whether you’re looking to get down and dirty on an off-road trail or stick to the highways and byways, there is a route for you.

The national cycle network routes run through Dorset and provide a brilliant opportunity to enjoy all that Dorset has to offer. Route 2 offers the chance to take in Dorset’s stunning natural beauty on a trail that takes you from east to west, from Christchurch to Lyme Regis and beyond.

Route 26 runs from Sherborne in the north to the county town of Dorchester and on towards Weymouth on the coast. This route really encapsulates the stunningly diverse landscape taking in rolling hills and dramatic coastline.

Cyclists Welcome

Many of our accommodation in Dorset provide special provisions for visitors on bike and have been accredited by Quality in Tourism (VisitEngland) with the Cyclists Welcome award. Further details of the award can be found on the QIT website and accommodation within Dorset that have gained recognition can be found there.

Hopefully we’ve convinced you to consider Dorset for your next cycling break. We promise you won’t be disappointed. Time to hit the road…

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Lulworth Outdoors

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Outdoor Pursuits

WEST LULWORTH

*LATEST UPDATE* Activities are suspended until further notice. Lulworth Outdoors are a passionate, lively group of outdoor pursuit instructors, based within the stunning and versatile Lulworth Estate. We have access to continuous footpaths,…

Price £15.00 Per Ticket
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329 reviews
Cumulus Outdoor Adventure

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Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

SWANAGE
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- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
Activities include: Coasteering, Kayaking, Climbing & Abseiling and Bushcraft amongst other things, plus outdoor corporate events, fun days and team building for business plus school and youth residential programmes and activity days.
Price £22.00 to £100.00 Per Ticket
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Cyclexperience

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Cycle Hire

CORFE CASTLE

Cyclexperience has now re-opened 7 days a week - combine tranquility, exercise and discovery on a bike and explore the woodland, heath, beaches and hills of Purbeck.

Price £8.00 to £29.00 Per Ticket
Purbeck Park

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Activity Centre

Near Corfe Castle, WAREHAM

Located in the centre of the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, Purbeck Park is a must visit location! Start here to explore nearby attractions and the coast by steam train, bike, bus or on foot.

Price Free to £5.00 Per Ticket
The Carter Company - Gentle Cycling Holidays

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Cycling Tour

The Carter Company’s gentle self-guided cycling holidays are a unique way to discover Dorset.
Get away from the crowds with our creative itineraries that take you along charming back roads and quiet paths; through forests and woods; countryside and…
Northport Greenway and Sika Trail

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Cycle Route

WAREHAM

The Northport Greenway is a 1.5 mile route from Wareham Quay to Wareham Forest, where it then links with the Sika Trail - a 7 mile circular route through heath and forest.
Lawrence Cycle Ride

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Cycle Route

WAREHAM

A 22 mile, mainly on-road circular route through the Frome Valley, taking in Moreton and looping to the north of Purbeck across Bere Heath.
National Cycle Network Route 2

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Cycle Route

Dorchester

This 30 mile route is from Dorchester to Lyme Regis.
The Portland Trail - Cycle Route

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Cycle Route

Weymouth

Starting from Overcombe Corner follow cycle paths around Lodmoor Country Park and Nature Reserve leading into Weymouth town centre (via Radipole Nature Reserve) with its many attractions, award winning beach and 17th century working harbour. Then…
Dorset Adventures

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Adventure Sports

We specialise in Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Stand-Up Paddle boarding, Rock Climbing, Coasteering, Archery, Axe & Knife Throwing! Our team of qualified and experienced instructors offer a range of adventurous activities around Shaftesbury, and the…
Walking & Cycling Trail

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Cycle Route

Mill Lane, Symondsbury

The scenic trail leads you down tracks and across fields where views of hills and valleys stretch to Colmers Hill and the sea beyond.
Dorchester & Hardy Country - Dorset Pedal

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Cycle Route

Rides and walks to help you explore, taste & enjoy the landscape! It’s time to take a walk and discover the lush former water meadows so beloved of famous novelist Thomas Hardy where 19th century farmers were known for working the fields all the…
West Dorset Pedal - Hillforts and the Vale

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Cycle Route

CHARMOUTH

Tour the ancient hillforts of Pilsdon Pen, Coney's Castle and Lambert's Castle around Charmouth and the Marshwood Vale.
Shaftesbury & the Blackmore Vale - Dorset Pedal

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Cycle Route

Explore the Blackmore Vale, described by Thomas Hardy as ‘The Vale of Little Dairies’
Slow right down with this tranquil ride through the Blackmore Vale. Still a very rural area of dairy farms, you can relax and enjoy the seemingly endless…
West Dorset Pedal - The Frome Valley

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Cycle Route

DORCHESTER

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.
Active England Tours

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Guided Tour

Active England is an active travel tour company, which takes it’s guests walking and cycling from gardens to castles, travelling through fields, down winding lanes, along hills and hedgerows right into the heart of the British countryside. Our…
Priory Cycle Ride

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Cycle Route

WAREHAM

An on-road circular cycle ride through the Frome Valley of 8 miles. Why not stop half-way for a picnic or visit the farm shop and cafe at West Holme.
West Dorset Pedal - Eggardon

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Cycle Route

nr Bridport

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

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Cycle Route

Wimborne

13m (21km) moderately difficult cycle route through the picturesque village of Witchampton and surrounding, quiet, pretty lanes.
The Weymouth Trail - Cycle Route

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Cycle Route

Weymouth

Starting from Overcombe Corner follow cycle paths around Lodmoor Country Park and Nature Reserve leading into Weymouth town centre (via Radipole Nature Reserve) with its many attractions, award winning beach and 17th century working harbour – this…

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