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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Studland

View of Old Harry Rocks – Old Harry Rocks loop from Sandbanks

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Studland

View of Old Harry Rocks – Old Harry Rocks loop from Sandbanks

Moderate

4.2

(20)

80

riders

View of Old Harry Rocks – Old Harry Rocks loop from Sandbanks

03:22

42.4km

600m

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: February 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.4 km for 63 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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811 m

Bramble Bush Bay

Bay

2

7.00 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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8.67 km

Meadus's Plantation

Forest

11.3 km

Rollington Wood

Forest

5

12.3 km

Corfe Castle Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Named after the dramatic castle ruins that sit on the high above the village, Corfe Castle is a delight to explore. Built strategically at a gap in the Purbeck Ridge, …

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6

21.9 km

Lovely bridleway along the Priests Way not far from the Square & Compass pub.

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7

27.8 km

Nine Barrow Down

Highlight • Climb

Who is climbing up this thing? Its a fast down though!

Don't forget to say hello to the angry farmer stuck in the bird box at the bottom by the gate!

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8

30.6 km

Swanage Obelisk

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

It's a good climb up to the Obelisk, fun in the dry and slippery and challenging in the wet.
Great views over Poole harbour and the coast.
The Obelisk was …

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9

31.2 km

Obelisk Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Start just after gate, past obelisk and down a steep dirt track down to gate. Eyes will water!!!

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10

33.6 km

View of Old Harry Rocks

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Speedy downhill to old harry

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11

34.9 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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42.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

10.8 km

10.1 km

4.54 km

1.40 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

14.7 km

14.1 km

10.9 km

2.03 km

614 m

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