The Portland Trail – Cycle Route

The Portland Trail – Cycle Route

Jurassic Trails Cycle Hire www.jurassictrailscyclehire.co.uk The Portland Trail – Cycle Route Starting from Overcombe Corner follow cycle paths around Lodmoor Country Park and Nature Reserve leading into Weymouth town centre (via Radipole Nature Reserve) with its many attractions, award winning beach and 17th century working harbour. Then continuing on from Weymouth joining the Rodwell Trail and heading for a stunning ride over to the Isle of Portland, marvelling at the many windsurfers, sailors and kitesurfers at this world famous London 2012 Olympic watersports destination or even taking the unique chance to walk onto Chesil Beach- the Jurassic Coast's jewel in the crown. Arriving on Portland at Osprey Quay home to the National Sailing Academy, Portland Marina and close by Portland Castle – plenty of picnic locations along the way to make for a full day out on your bike. This route is suitable for families and is mainly on cycle ways, younger children might enjoy the challenge of cycling for 17 miles. 17 mile round trip – mixture off road, cycle paths and quiet streets – flat Jurassic Trails Cycle Hire www.jurassictrailscyclehire.co.uk From Overcombe Car Park, Preston, DT3 6SX follow Local Cycle Routes (LCR) 7 > LCR4 > National Cycle Route (NCN) 26 Check out www.facebook.com/jurassiccycletrails Attractions on the Trail The Rodwell Trail with views of Portland Harbour Weymouth Sealife Park – Lodmoor Country Park Sand World - Lodmoor Country Park Rio Grande Miniature Railway - Lodmoor Country Park Lodmoor RSPB Nature Reserve Radipole RSPB Nature Reserve Sealife Tower Sharky’s Indoor Play Centre Weymouth’s Award Winning Beach Weymouth 17th Century Harbour Sandsfoot Castle & Gardens The Chesil Beach Wildlife Centre Osprey Quay Portland Castle – English Heritage Activities on the Trail Stand Up Paddleboarding – Overcombe | Ferrybridge | Osprey Quay Sea Kayaking – Overcombe | Ferrybridge Windsurfing – Osprey Quay Indoor Climbing - Ferrybridge Kitesurfing - Portland Lodmoor Pitch & Putt Golf Pirate Adventure Mini Golf - Lodmoor The Front Sk8 Park - Lodmoor Leisure Ranch Go Karts - Lodmoor Cresta Run Slide - Lodmor Speedy Family Roller Coaster - Lodmoor Pedalos & Floats – Weymouth Beach Pleasure Boats Trips – Weymouth Harbour Safe Swimming – Weymouth Beach Refreshment Stops Oasis Cafe - Overcombe Lodmoor Brewers Fayre Family Pub 5J’s Cafe – Lodmoor Country Park Acqua Beach Hotel - Weymouth Esplanade Vast selection in Weymouth Town Centre, Harbourside and Esplanade 5J’s Cafe – Sandsfoot Castle Crab House Cafe Ferrybridge Inn Taste – The Chesil Beach Centre Harbour Lights Pub & Bistro – Osprey Quay Sailing Academy Cafe (You may meet one of our Olympic sailors having a break) Jurassic Trails Cycle Hire www.jurassictrailscyclehire.co.uk Facilities Public Toilets Public Car Parking Coach Parking Shopping Cinema Gardens and Picnic Spots .

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