From the Smugglers Inn in Osmington Mills, cycle the hills and absorb the sights, to Lulworth Cove. Pass through the village of Osmington to admire the White Horse from the high ridge of Coombe Bottom to then descend and rise again at Ringstead. Enjoy the wide views from St Aldhem’s Head in the East to … Continue reading Osmington Mills to Lulworth Cove – Bike Ride.
Distance: 6 miles/10 kmTime: 2.5 hoursTotal climb: 700ft. Max height: 800ft.Min height: 200ft. Terrain: Track, path, road and field.Exertion: Medium, some steep climbs.Start: The Kings Arms (Postcode: DT3 4LX, Grid Reference: SY602856) Map OS Explorer OL15 Purbeck and South DorsetHow to get there: From Weymouth take the B3157, Chickerell road. Remain on this road for … Continue reading Portesham, The Hell Stone and Hardy’s Monument
Distance: 5 miles/ 8 km (can be cut shorter using different tracks, see map)Time: 2 hoursTotal climb: 630ft. Max height 620ft.Min height: 0ft. Terrain: Track, path, field and Road.Exertion: Medium – Big climb to Golden CapStart: Seatown carpark a short walk from the beach, providing easy access for visitors of all ages. (Postcode: DT6 6JU, … Continue reading Seatown, Chideock and Golden Cap
Distance: 5.5 miles/9 kmTime: 2 hoursTotal climb: 390ft. Max height: 220ft.Min height: 0ft. Terrain: Track, path, road, beach and field.Exertion: EasyStart: The Elm Tree Inn (Postcode: DT3 4HU, Grid reference: SY614824) Map OS Explorer OL15 Purbeck & South DorsetHow to get there: From Weymouth take the B3157 towards Chickerell. After about two miles at Langton … Continue reading Langton Herring and Fleet
Distance: 6 miles/5km, although shorter routes possible by cutting corners (see map).Time: 3 hoursTotal climb: 350ft.Max height: 450ft.Min height: 160ft.Terrain: Track, path, road and field.Exertion: Medium.Start: Opposite the old Post office. Postcode DT2 8HQ, Grid Reference: SY753859Map: Explorer OL15 Purbeck & South DorsetHow to get there: From Dorchester, take the A352 to Broadmayne. Stay on … Continue reading Warmwell, Moigne Down and Owermoigne
Distance: 3 milesTime: 1 hourTotal climb: 350ftMax height: 400ftMin height: 175ftTerrain: Track, path, road and field.Exertion: Climbs can be hard.Start: Kimmeridge Quarry – free parking (Postcode: BH20 5NZ, Grid reference: SY918800)Map: OS Explorer OL15 Purbeck and South DorsetHow to get there: From Wareham, take the first right out of Stoborough. Follow the road for about … Continue reading Steeple
Split from the rest of the county, on an outcrop exposed to the mighty wind waves from South America, the Isle of Portland can be a harsh and dramatic environment. The landscape contains so many secrets with many more to probably still to discover. Explore the island, from the prisons to the cliffs and the … Continue reading The Isle of Portland
Split from the rest of the county, on an outcrop exposed to the mighty wind waves from South America, the Isle of Portland can be a harsh and dramatic environment. The landscape contains so many secrets with many more to probably still to discover. Explore the island, from the prisons to the cliffs and the … Continue reading Isle of Portland
