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View of Bournemouth Pier – Bournemouth Beach and Pier loop from West Moors

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View of Bournemouth Pier – Bournemouth Beach and Pier loop from West Moors

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View of Bournemouth Pier – Bournemouth Beach and Pier loop from West Moors

02:44

45.9km

240m

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: July 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 24.4 km for 146 m

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

After 24.8 km for 146 m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16.3 km

Viewpoint

16.8 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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16.9 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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17.4 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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21.3 km

Southbourne Sand Dunes and Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful section of Sand dunes along the front of Southbourne. No good if you've not got the right tyres on. a few sections have boardwalks to go a long, or stick to the grassed section next to the dunes.

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23.8 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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24.7 km

Sobo Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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29.0 km

Iford Old Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This wonderful old bridge dates back to the 17th century and is made from local Purbeck stone. The bridge got its 'old' in the 1930s, when it was replaced by …

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33.8 km

Avon River Weir and Swan Viewing Point

Highlight • River

Theirs more than one of these concrete triangle pontoons along the river, keep your eyes peeled!

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45.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

9.58 km

8.92 km

7.74 km

1.79 km

1.12 km

122 m

Surfaces

40.2 km

3.30 km

1.15 km

688 m

307 m

305 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 6 August

24°C

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View of Bournemouth Pier – Bournemouth Beach and Pier loop from West Moors

View of Bournemouth Pier

Bournemouth Pier Beach

Bournemouth Beach and Pier

Southbourne Sand Dunes and Boardwalk

Southbourne Beach

Sobo Beach

Iford Old Bridge

Avon River Weir and Swan Viewing Point

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