Weymouth Harbour – The Rodwell Trail loop from King Barrow Quarries Reserve

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Weymouth And Portland

Portland

Weymouth Harbour – The Rodwell Trail loop from King Barrow Quarries Reserve

Easy

4.6

(14)

188

riders

Weymouth Harbour – The Rodwell Trail loop from King Barrow Quarries Reserve

00:51

14.1km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 7.60 km for 35 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.34 km

Chesil Beach Cycle Path

Highlight • Beach

Flat cycle way out to Portland which is not flat. Shared with pedestrians. Subject to pretty strong cross winds (right on the coast).
Stop off at the RSPB site (with …

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3.29 km

View Across Portland Harbour from Smallmouth Cove

Highlight • Beach

4.61 km

Sandsfoot Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Castle

By 1541 Sandsfoot Castle was complete. It was built rapidly by order of Henry VIII, along with Portland Castle, to defend this part of England’s coast against attack by the …

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5.82 km

Rodwell Trail Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

6.31 km

Rodwell Trail Bridge Over Newstead Road

Highlight • Cycleway

6.57 km

Start of the Rodwell Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Flat traffic free 3.5km walk or bicycle ride on Weymouth’s former railway line.

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7.60 km

Weymouth Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful old bridge which is scheduled to open at 10am, 12pm, 14pm and 16pm. Unfortunately we weren't there

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9.02 km

The Rodwell Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful coastal scenery along the Rodwell Trail. Best time to take this cycle route is in the mornings, as can get rather busy during the early evening.

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