From Wareham to Swanage through the impressive Dorset AONB

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27.3 mi

1,542 ft

02h55

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Last verified: 27 May 2025

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This cycle route starts at Wareham station and then takes you to the beautiful Lulworth Cove, the ruins of ancient Corfe Castle and the unique landscape of this beautiful region. When you arrive at the station of Swanage you can possibly go to the impressive Old Harry Rocks that are the jewel of the region.

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Worth Matravers Corfe Castle Tyneham Swanage Langton Matravers

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Difficulty level: Hard (80/100)

Length: 27.3 mi

Duration: 02h55

Total ascent: 1,542 ft

Maximal slope: 7.5 %

Average slope: 0 %

Net ascent: 0 ft

Total descent: 1,542 ft

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Closest address to start: Northport, Purbeck, United Kingdom

Closest address to end: Rempstone Road, Purbeck, United Kingdom

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St Martin's Church
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St Martin's Church, Wareham, sometimes St Martin's-on-the-walls, is an Anglo-Saxon church in the …
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Wareham Town Museum
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Wareham Town Museum tells the story of the Wareham area of Dorset in southern England from …
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Lady St Mary Church
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The parish church of Lady St. Mary, Wareham is a church of Anglo-Saxon origin in the town of …
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Wareham Priory
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Wareham Priory was a monastery in Dorset, England, possibly founded by the Saxons in 672 and …
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Lulworth Camp
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Lulworth Camp is a British Army base that is home to the Armoured Fighting Vehicle Gunnery School …
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Povington Priory
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It was established as an alien priory of the Abbey of Bec. This term could mean simply an estate …
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Povington Hill
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Povington Hill, at 198 metres high, is one of the highest points on the chain of the Purbeck …
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08 Cross Road
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At cross roads, continue straight ahead for and up steep hill, continue up and over hill and look …
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Corfe Castle
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Corfe Castle is a fortification standing above the village of the same name on the Isle of Purbeck …
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Swanage Grammar School
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Swanage Grammar School was a former school in Swanage, Dorset, England, established in 1929 . It …
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Swanage Town & Herston F.C.
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Swanage Town & Herston Football Club is a football club based in Swanage, Dorset, England. The …
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St Martin's Church

Wareham Town Museum

Lady St Mary Church

Wareham Priory

Lulworth Camp

Povington Priory

Povington Hill

08 Cross Road

Corfe Castle

Swanage Grammar School

Swanage Town & Herston F.C.

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