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Swanage Beach – Old Harry Rocks loop from Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone

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Swanage Beach – Old Harry Rocks loop from Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone

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Swanage Beach – Old Harry Rocks loop from Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone

01:23

17.8km

270m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.8 km for 183 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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383 m

Heath to Forest Descent, Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

go easy on the deep sand.

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5.66 km

Swanage Beach

Highlight • Beach

Quaint Victorian Seaside Resort

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10.8 km

Ballard Down Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

The Obelisk on Ballard Down was erected here by a local businessman in 1892 to celebrate the provision of a new supply of drinking water in Swanage nearly ten years …

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11.4 km

View of Studland Bay from Ballard Down

Highlight • Trail

It's a bit of a climb from Old Harry Rocks - but well worth it. Enjoy the descent down to Swanage (front suspension recommended!)

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12.4 km

Coastal Path Between Studland Bay and Swanage Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Flattening above the mountain until reaching the cliff.

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14.6 km

Old Harry Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

It can be reached by bike. In some segments the path is narrow and you have to share it with hikers and horses.

The cliff views are very nice. Better …

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15.0 km

View of Old Harry Rocks and the Sea

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Beautiful track up to Old Harry Rocks - with stunning views across the water

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16.4 km

Coast Path to Old Harry Rocks and Swanage

Highlight • Natural Monument

This section is very difficult to cycle on by bike.

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.49 km

6.64 km

983 m

499 m

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

5.65 km

1.41 km

132 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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Swanage Beach – Old Harry Rocks loop from Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone

Heath to Forest Descent, Dorset National Landscape

Swanage Beach

Ballard Down Obelisk

View of Studland Bay from Ballard Down

Coastal Path Between Studland Bay and Swanage Bay

Old Harry Rocks

View of Old Harry Rocks and the Sea

Coast Path to Old Harry Rocks and Swanage

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