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Woodland Path at Holes Bay – Holes Bay Cycle Path loop from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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South West England

Woodland Path at Holes Bay – Holes Bay Cycle Path loop from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Woodland Path at Holes Bay – Holes Bay Cycle Path loop from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

02:59

48.2km

150m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 32.1 km for 74 m

After 38.3 km for 149 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18.7 km

Woodland Path at Holes Bay

Highlight • Trail

Holes Bay circular route is a moderately hilly circular cycle route, approximately 6.794 miles long.

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21.2 km

Holes Bay Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Mapping goes a little odd around here, but stick to the cycleway and it sorts itself out. There's no need to go onto the main road.

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26.6 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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28.0 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 …

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29.1 km

Canford Cliffs Beach

Beach

32.7 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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32.8 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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35.2 km

Boscombe Beach

Beach

38.6 km

Southbourne Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice start section for a ride along to sandbanks and back. Start at Sobo and have espresso and a bite to eat.

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39.5 km

Lovely quieter area of the seafront. If cycling through and fancy a break. Drop down to the front and visit Sobo Beach. refuel on great food and take in the atmosphere before heading off. I highly recommend this .

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48.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

14.2 km

5.32 km

5.14 km

4.54 km

3.13 km

112 m

Surfaces

37.9 km

5.66 km

2.28 km

2.14 km

204 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 6 August

23°C

8°C

0 %

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Woodland Path at Holes Bay – Holes Bay Cycle Path loop from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Woodland Path at Holes Bay

Holes Bay Cycle Path

View of Sandbanks and Brownsea Island

Flaghead Chine Beach

View of Bournemouth Pier

Bournemouth Pier Beach

Southbourne Beach

Sobo Beach

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