View of Brownsea Island – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Branksome

View of Brownsea Island – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Branksome

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View of Brownsea Island – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Branksome

01:14

29.9km

130m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.3 km for 2.07 km

Dismount required: • July-August: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise open)

After 25.5 km for 994 m

Dismount required: • July-August: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.75 km

View of Brownsea Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brownsea is the largest island in Poole Harbour. Owned by the National Trust, the island is a haven for wildlife. Red squirrels dart amongst the woodland and peacocks prance around …

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6.80 km

Sandbanks Ferry carries passengers and vehicles between Sandbanks and Studland. You can travel with your bike for just £1.

Boats leave from Sandbanks every 20 minutes from 7am until 11pm. Check if the service is running beforehand though: sandbanksferry.co.uk

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14.6 km

Poole Quay

Highlight • Structure

15.4 km

View of Poole Harbour from Twin Sails Bridge

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The Twin Sails Bridge is a double leaved bascule bridge. It spans the Backwater channel linking Holes Bay with Poole Harbour. It was opened in March 2012.

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17.0 km

Poole Harbour

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Small commercial port but many and large marinas throughout the port area. Dominating everything is the huge shipyard where large motor ships of the Sunseeker brand are produced.

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