'The full Purbeck Cycleway is long and a real challenge! It starts and finishes in Wareham taking in many of Purbeck's finest landscapes and several steep climbs. This leaflet describes the features of interest and wildlife that may be seen on the full cycleway. Suggested detours are also shown on the map.

Frome Valley Route (22 miles)
'If you would rather do a shorter, less strenuous cycle ride, or have less time available, you may prefer to try the Frome Valley Loop which follows the valley of the River Frome. The old part of Wool is very attractive. Stop for a while in Spring Street to look at the old thatched cottages along the stream. Just outside Wool is Woolbridge Manor, on the banks of the River Frome, where Tess spent her honeymoon in Thomas Hardy's "Tess of the D'Urbevilles". The route crosses the railway at Wool and continues through East Burton before passing Moreton House on the approach to Moreton village. Pause to visit the grave of Lawrence of Arabia and Laurence Whistler's beautifully engraved windows in the church. At Moreton the Frome Valley Route links up with the full cycleway.

Heath & Ridge Route (12 miles)
'This route goes via Ridge, Corfe Castle and Church Knowle and uses part of the "Ranges Closed" route. It involves one steep climb at Steeple Hill. The Purbeck cycleway can also be joined via the Sandbanks Ferry where it links in to the Isle of Purbeck Loop.

Isle of Purbeck Loop (12 miles)
'This hilly route can also be cycled from Swanage. It passes through Langton Matravers, Kingston and Corfe Castle with scenic views over the Corfe Valley.'

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Information courtesy of Purbeck District Council