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Portland Bill Lighthouse – The Rodwell Trail loop from Moreton

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Portland Bill Lighthouse – The Rodwell Trail loop from Moreton

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Portland Bill Lighthouse – The Rodwell Trail loop from Moreton

04:49

74.4km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 35.3 km for 157 m

After 37.0 km for 416 m

After 41.2 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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938 m

Hurst Heath

Forest

8.23 km

West Knighton Village

Highlight • Historical Site

This serene village is wonderful to wander around thanks to the numerous historic buildings. From the old granary to the 11th century church, there's plenty to see. Find the village …

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20.2 km

Weymouth Jubilee Clock

Highlight • Historical Site

The Jubilee clock by the sea in Weymouth Dorset, UK. The clock was erected in 1887, the 50th year of Queen Victoria's reign.

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24.3 km

Beach

29.1 km

Olympic Rings Sculpture Viewpoint (Weymouth & Chesil Beach)

Highlight • Monument

Built as a reminder of the better days of the 2012 Olympics (whose sailing events were hosted in Weymoth Harbour)

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29.6 km

King Barrow Quarries Reserve

Nature Reserve

35.4 km

Portland Bill Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Portland Bill Lighthouse reopened in 2015 as a visitor centre. You can now climb to the top of the lighthouse and experience breathtaking views over the Dorset coastline. The former …

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40.8 km

Tout Quarry Reserve & Sculpture Park

Nature Reserve

45.1 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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46.1 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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48.6 km

Rodwell Trail Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

48.9 km

Viewpoint

49.4 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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60.0 km

Down Wood

Forest

74.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.7 km

23.5 km

3.75 km

2.21 km

2.05 km

1.33 km

Surfaces

36.1 km

35.2 km

1.75 km

1.43 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

28°C

17°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Portland Bill Lighthouse – The Rodwell Trail loop from Moreton

West Knighton Village

Weymouth Jubilee Clock

Olympic Rings Sculpture Viewpoint (Weymouth & Chesil Beach)

Portland Bill Lighthouse

Chesil Beach Cycle Path

The Rodwell Trail

Rodwell Trail Tunnel

Start of the Rodwell Trail

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