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Sandbanks Ferry – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Bournemouth

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England

Sandbanks Ferry – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Bournemouth

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Sandbanks Ferry – Sandbanks Ferry loop from Bournemouth

01:13

20.8km

80m

Cycling

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

Last updated: March 1, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.30 km for 74 m

After 15.8 km for 74 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

8.65 km

Haven Ferry Café & Takeaway

Highlight • Cafe

Great stop for some refreshments just before you board the Chain Ferry.

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2

8.74 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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3

8.97 km

Sandbanks Ferry

Highlight • Structure

Only £1 to cross by bike. The ferry runs from 7am until 11pm, typically every 20 minutes.

Check out more at sandbanksferry.co.uk/timetable.php

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4

11.8 km

Flaghead Chine Beach

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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 …

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5

16.4 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, …

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6

16.5 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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7

16.7 km

Cycle Hire Bournemouth

Highlight • Cycleway

The bike rental is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For quite a steep £20 there is a rather poor rental bike without light, bell and mudguard for 24 hours.

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20.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.82 km

4.14 km

3.52 km

3.02 km

229 m

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

457 m

356 m

229 m

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