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The Purbeck peninsula is an area of breathtaking views, sweeping cliff walks as well as quaint villages and busy towns.
The Purbeck Cycling Code has been created to assist those who wish to explore this area of outstanding beauty. Covering an area in excess of 200 square miles there are several cycle routes and maps available to assist you with planning your day.
We ask that you please follow both the Highway Code and this Purbeck Cycling Code which is supported by cycling groups and local organisations.
We ask that you:
The Purbeck Cycling Plan has been created to assist event organisers arrange cycling events in Purbeck by giving guidance, providing contacts and website links for further information. It is supported by Dorset Council, the National Farmers' Union, the Dorset Association of Town and Parish Councils and Dorset Police.
Topics within the Plan include: Safety considerations, choosing a date and venue, advice for off-road events, fixing and removing of signs and identification of riders. Download the Purbeck Cycling Plan.
Area | Location | Spaces |
---|---|---|
Arne/Ridge | Arne RSPB Nature Reserve - main car park | 6 |
Shipstal Point on edge of Poole Harbour | 4 | |
Bovington | Tank Museum - at side of building | 8 |
Corfe Castle | Entrance to Castle | Chain on wall opposite ticket office |
Corfe Castle Railway Station | 10 | |
Norden Park & Ride | 30 | |
Hartland Moor National Nature Reserve | 4 | |
Harmans Cross | Village car park for village hall and railway station | 8 |
Holton Heath/Sandford | Holton Heath railway station | 8 |
Lulworth | Lulworth Castle |
10 |
Lytchett Matravers | Village library |
10 |
Morteton | Moreton railway station |
12 |
Studland | National Trust car parks at Shell Bay, Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and South Beach |
Available |
Swanage |
Outside the Mowlem Theatre (south beach) on seafront
|
8 |
In front of Stone Quay (on seafront) |
8 | |
Post Office | 4 | |
King George Playing Fields | 4 | |
Durlston Country Park | 4 | |
Wareham | Outside the Old Granary Public House on Wareham Quay | 4 |
St Mary's Church, St John's Hill (concrete blocks on ground, not lockable) | 12 | |
St John's Square | 6 | |
Howards Lane car park | 8 | |
Bonnets Lane East car park | 4 | |
Sports Centre | 12 | |
Purbeck School | 50 under cover | |
Wareham Railway Station | 10 | |
Sainsburys Supermarket car park | 12 | |
South Street (outside Library) | 8 | |
Dorset Council offices | 4 | |
Wool | Wool Railway Station | 20 |