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Route 6 Purbeck Ride ‘Out of Car Experience - Cycling in Purbeck’ Circular route around Purbeck - 47 miles

Durdle Door Bluebell Woods Time needed: All day / weekend for entire route Can be ridden in smaller sections

Grading: Difficult Several very steep hills. Purbeck Ride Section 2: Corfe Castle to Distance: 47 miles Climb this steep hill and turn left for East and Continue on the A351, past the National Trust West enjoying the views from the top Visitor Centre, and the road to . Take across (from Whiteways viewpoint) A long distance route for the dedicated cyclist, 4 and to the sea 9 . encompassing stunning coastal views, beautiful rural the next left into Sandy Hill Lane . Pass under landscapes and interesting historic landmarks. the railway bridge, look right after going under Begin the long winding descent toward the village. the bridge and you will catch a glimpse of Corfe Look out for great views of the Castle on your right. Starting point: Wareham Quay Castle railway station, part of the steam line As you leave the army ranges, turn left towards Alternative starting points: Corfe Castle, Swanage, from Norden to Swanage. , Moreton and Lulworth Castle and villages. Time needed: All day/weekend for entire route or can Follow this winding lane for quite some time, Turn left at the next junction towards West Lulworth. be ridden in small sections. passing Sandyhills Farm, Woolgarston, Aitwood Farm (Note Lulworth Castle on the right which serves and ignoring all turnings off this road. 10 Degree of difficulty: Mainly on road, some very steep refreshments. Entry fee applies to castle and hills to the south west of the route around Lulworth. At Knitson Farm 5 (see mural of cows on the grounds. The Weld Arms is also a few metres up Please take care on all roads and follow the barn wall), follow the road around the perimeter this road, should you wish to take a short detour). of the farm and caravan park. Then take the Highway Code Finally turn left at the next junction into West first turning right down Washpond Lane. Note: Sections of this route travel across land Lulworth. owned by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and as Go past Swanage Middle School (on the right). Entrance to the village is down a steep winding a result some sections may be closed from public Turn right at the T-Junction (main road). lane, please take care. On arrival at West access. It is advisable to check the route in advance please call 01929 404819. Continue until you see the signpost on the left Lulworth, turn right at the war memorial 11 . for . Directions Turn right at the next junction, towards Dorchester, Turn left towards Langton Matravers. up the hill and away from the sea. Section 1: to Corfe Castle You will pass the entrance to 12 at Leaving Wareham Quay 1 , turn left, over the Section 3: The Chalk Ridge the top of the hill, continue past through beautiful rolling countryside. bridge travelling south toward Stoborough past Continue up through Langton Matravers. Look out water-meadows on both sides. for Putlake Adventure Farm on the left. When you reach Newburgh turn left just after the churchyard towards Head into the village between the two 30mph Continue along the road as far as Kingston. signs, passing the Kings Arms on your left. (also called East Chaldon). At the Scott Arms 6 in Kingston, follow the road Take the first turning on the left into Nutcrack to the right and go downhill (this is very steep) Section 5: Chaldon Herring and Tadnoll Lane 2 . towards Corfe Castle. At Chaldon Herring Village Green follow the road Follow Nutcrack Lane and continue over the At the T-junction, turn left into Corfe Castle. round to the right towards Dorchester. first cross roads. Continue through the village of Corfe Castle. Go past, or have a stop at, the Sailors Return Pub Take the second turning on your right, signposted on the left. Corfe Castle. You will later pass Slepe Farm on After leaving the village, turn first left (at the base your left 3 . of the Castle mound). This is signposted Church Head up the narrow, steep road 13 . Knowle and Creech. Follow the winding road through the National Continue uphill, then downhill until you reach the Nature Reserves (Stoborough Heath on your right). Section 4: The Army Ranges main road, go straight over - signposted Tadnoll. Look out for Middlebere Farm and Scotland Farm. Continue to the tiny junction just after the small Follow the winding road through . Yes, you are now in Scotland! Fantastic views of bridge over the river and follow the road left. Corfe Castle along this road. Note the 13th Century Church of St Peter 7 . Continue along this road (you will find out at the Past the village, continue in the direction of Follow the road past Scotland Farm and you junction that it is called Redbridge Road) following Steeple/Creech until you reach Steeple and will arrive at Norden. Turn right towards the it round to the left until reaching a larger road Creech Hill. Here you can see rocks that were roundabout. At the roundabout, follow the signs just next to the railway bridge. for Corfe Castle, taking great care on this busy folded, by pressure from the south, 25 million road. years ago in the same earth movements that Turn right, over the railway bridge and along created the Alps 8 . the road to the next junction, turn right here into Moreton village. Continued overleaf 17 18 This map is reproduced from Ordnance 16 Survey material with the permission of Cycle parking C 19 Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Refreshments Office. © Crown Copyright . Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright Public convenience and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Railway Station Clouds Council. License number 100022058, 2009. Bike hire Moreton Hill Steep hill (up) 14 15 20 Arne RSPB C Nature Reserve C Wareham Brownsea Island C Toy 1 Museum Wool

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13 Norden Park Lulworth and Ride Castle C Chaldon C Church Herring 10 Knowle 4 7 Corfe 12 East 8 Castle 11 9 West Lulworth C Lulworth Steeple Margaret Green Animal Rescue 5 Swanage 6 Railway C Swanage Putlake C Adventure N Farm 1 kilometre 1 mile

Route 6 Section 6: Moreton Country Club, on the left 20 . Note the tea rooms, on the left, are housed in At the junction (Puddletown Road) turn left the old village school 14 . Turn left signposted towards Wareham. Moreton Church. At the junction with the A352 turn left and Pass the little row of cottages on the left. continue towards Wareham. Get off your bike and cross the ford over the At the roundabout, follow the signs to Wareham River Frome 15 . town centre. After crossing, keep straight ahead on a gravel Follow the road and turn right at the town track until you meet the old Puddletown to centre crossroads. Turn left before the bridge, Wareham Road. back on to the Quay.

Section 7: Piddle Valley Go straight across and at the next junction fork Wareham left towards Briantspuddle. Look out for horses Wareham, 'The settlement by the weir', was first given to grazing on Tonerspuddle Heath on the right. the community by the Saxons, but archaeology has made

At the next junction, go straight across and down it clear that it origins are much older. The discovery the hill towards Briantspuddle. Look out for the of two Iron Age pits in 1952 confirms that there was red telephone box. certainly a settlement by the late Iron Age. The Rex Cinema has a gas lit auditorium and is situated Turn right at Briantspuddle crossroads, just after in a Victorian building in West Street. the telephone box, signposted Throop. Note the Wareham: Gateway to Purbeck, Terence Davis. village hall on the left 16 . Continue the winding road to Throop. You will see a row of staddle stones on the right. Just after the staddle stones, turn left down a gravel track 17 . Corfe Village Cross the fords over the . Royal castles (namely Corfe), required nearby townships Turn right at the farm, (note the lovely Turnerspuddle to provide easily accessible labour, which is the reason that Church 18 at the left of the junction). Corfe Village was built. The castle was greatly enlarged during the early 13th Century, which encouraged more Continue down the winding road through the trade and activity, making Corfe Village an attractive village of Turnerspuddle. Nearest place to live. It later became the centre of the local stone At the junction, turn left. The road is signposted Campsites industry with as its export. Bere Regis. Acton Field The Village of Corfe Castle, County Council, 1994. Section 8: Hyde Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club At the junction of the Bere Regis to Wool road, turn right. Durdle Door Holiday Park Then turn first left down the road signposted Hyde. Swanage Herston Yards Farm Continue along this road, watching out for the The town of Swanage dates back to 1086, where it was small crossroads. Look out for Bere Heath Knitson Farm recorded in the , that it's population Methodist Chapel 19 on the left. Norden Farm was no more than 30 people. Swanage’s population has since risen by more than 9800. It's original name 'Swanwic', Continue past Bere Lodge and High Beeches on Redcliffe Farm the left. Cross the bridge over the river. is thought to be derived from the two words 'Swan', the Follow the road up past the Dorset Golf and Ridge Farm name of a bird in both Saxon and English and 'Wic', Rowlands Wait meaning a curvature or inlet of the sea. Tom's Field Camp site Swanage Rediscovered, Danielle and Stewart Borrett Information

Safe Cycling Parking Long stay car parking is available at Streche Check your cycle is in good working order Road - off West Street, Wareham and Norden Always carry refreshments and a cycle Park & Ride. repair kit Railway Stations There are railway stations on the to Wear reflective material, carry lights Weymouth line at Wareham, Wool and Moreton. and take waterproofs Telephone 08457 48 49 50 for train times or It is advisable to wear a cycle helmet visit www.nationalrail.co.uk. runs a steam train service Increase the gap between cycles and to Norden from Swanage, Harman's Cross cycle slowly when going downhill, and Corfe Castle. Telephone 01929 425800. especially on narrow lanes Maps On narrow lanes always ride in single This route can be followed on the Ordnance file and be ready for fast traffic as well Survey Explorer Map No.OL15 (Purbeck and as when crossing main roads South Dorset)

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Please follow the Countryside Code: Free leaflets on where to eat and drink, Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs beaches and events happening in Purbeck as well as guidebooks, maps, postcards, stamps Leave gates and property as you find them and a small selection of gifts are available from:

Protect plants and animals, and take Purbeck Information and Heritage Centre your litter home Holy Trinity Church, South Street, Wareham Tel: 01929 552740 Keep dogs under close control Website: www.purbeck.gov.uk Email: [email protected] Consider other people Swanage Tourist Information Centre Shore Road, Swanage Photographic credits: Peter Booton, John Farmar, Tel: 0870 4420680 Mark Simons, Purbeck District Council and Purbeck Website: www.swanage.gov.uk Heritage. Email: [email protected]

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