Gravel Path on Cycle Route 2 – Wareham Quay loop from Swanage

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Gravel Path on Cycle Route 2 – Wareham Quay loop from Swanage

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Gravel Path on Cycle Route 2 – Wareham Quay loop from Swanage

02:20

36.3km

280m

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: October 16, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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Studland Bay

Highlight • Trail

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7.85 km

View of Brownsea Island

Highlight • Lake

Brownsea Island was a big inspiration for Enid Blyton for here stories about the Famous Fife, Noddy and others during the 1940’s to 1960‘s.

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8.20 km

Gravel Path on Cycle Route 2

Highlight • Trail

Nice bit of gravel on cycle route 2

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11.4 km

Randall's Plantation

Forest

11.9 km

Sargent's Plantation

Forest

16.0 km

Hartland Moor

Highlight • Cycleway

always lovely to cycle across the heathlands and nature reserves between Wareham and Corfe rather than the shorter and much busier direct road

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17.9 km

Arne Road

Highlight • Cycleway

This scenic road runs along the north side of the Isle of Purbeck peninsula past Arne RSPB. It's part of National Cycle Network route 2, and is a spectacular section …

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22.2 km

Wareham Bridge and the River Frome

Highlight • Bridge

Good coffee and cake stop.

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22.3 km

Wareham Quay

Highlight • Historical Site

A historic market town on the banks of the River Frome in Dorset, Wareham has plenty of pretty buildings and riverside relaxation spots. The quayside is particularly lovely with the …

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28.7 km

Corfe Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

High above this village towers the ruins of a castle that was built here by William the Conqueror. During the English Civil War (1642-1651), Corfe Castle remained a royal stronghold …

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