Sandbanks Ferry – View of Bournemouth Pier loop from Parkstone

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Sandbanks Ferry – View of Bournemouth Pier loop from Parkstone

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Sandbanks Ferry – View of Bournemouth Pier loop from Parkstone

01:37

26.4km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.7 km for 74 m

After 15.0 km for 192 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.81 km

View of Sandbanks and Brownsea Island

Highlight • Lake

The second largest natural harbour in the world" after Port Jackson, Sydney

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6.03 km

Sandbanks Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

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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8.63 km

Flaghead Chine Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fine sandy, gently sloping beach with clear water and views over the Purbeck Hills. A quieter alternative to the rest of Sandbanks and Bournemouth beach.

In the distance you can see the white chalk of Old Harry Rocks, an iconic landmark on the Studland peninsula.

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9.73 km

Canford Cliffs Beach

Beach

13.2 km

Bournemouth Big Wheel

Highlight • Structure

In this area there are some expensive attractions and also the aquarium.

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13.6 km

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

Highlight • Monument

one for the greatest museum and art galleries on the south coast

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13.7 km

Bournemouth Beach and Pier

Highlight • Cycleway

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have over 155 miles of cycle routes.
Cycling is permitted on the promenade, but not between 10am and 6pm in July and August.

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14.2 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach

Highlight • Rest Area

Out of season is better as it can get very busy down here

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14.3 km

View of Bournemouth Pier

Highlight • Beach

A pier has existed in Bournemouth since 1856, when a wooden jetty was constructed over the sea. Over the 19th century, the structure was slowly improved and extended. By 1905, the pier was 1,000 feet (304 m) long.

Today, the pier has lots of restaurants and amusement attractions for all ages. It's a great place to watch surfers in the sea. The pier is open daily from 9am until around 11pm.

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26.4 km

End point

Train Station

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