Beyonk | The Isle of Purbeck and Corfe Castle Cycle Tour

Highlights

2024 DATES for this EVENT; May 11th and August 17th

Your personal guide Steve will lead you on The Isle of Purbeck, Dorset.

A gentle start to our ride through Rempstone Heath where we can see Corfe Castle in the distance, leading up to our first steep climb up onto Purbecks Hills where we find the Grange Arch. The arch was built by Denis Bond (1676-1747) to terminate a vista from his Creech Grange home. The route will take us on a high chalky ridge with 360 stunning views of Dorset, dropping down for our lunch stop at Corfe Castle. The keep at Corfe Castle was built in the early 12th century for King Henry I, William the Conqueror’s son. It was designed to be impressive – and it certainly was. Standing 21 metres tall and positioned atop a 55-metre-high hill, this gleaming tower of Purbeck limestone could be seen from miles around. Leaving the village behind we head towards a long climb on top of Brenscombe Hill, looking out for the steam train from Swanage Railway. A chalk bridleway takes us to Ballard Down where we can see Old Harry Rocks in front of us.Thousands of years ago, Old Harry and The Needles (another chalk rock formation) on the Isle of Wight were linked by a line of chalk hills that eroded away during the last ice
age.

Duration: 4 to 5 hours Distance: 27 Miles

Elevation gain over the total ride: 1,840 ft (560M) with some challenging climbs and descending

Types of bike: Gravel, Mountain, and E-Mountain

Terrain: Roads, bridleways and byways including roots and loose stones

Is this Ride For Me: You Will need reasonable fitness and be confident in mountain bike handling skills

Bikes must be in good safe and working order; puncture repair kit, spare inner tube & bike pump also required. Cycle helmets must be within the manufacturer's warranty period (3 years from the date of manufacture). More details on all the above will be sent after booking has been confirmed

Maximum riders: 5

Fully Qualified Mountain Bike Leader – Level 2 Qualification Accredited Through British Cycling

DBS Checked Approved

Fully Qualified Outdoor First Aid Public

Liability Insurance Through British Cycling

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Inclusions

What you'll need

Warm Clothing Dependant on weather on the day - additional layers recommended
Waterproofs Dependant on weather on the day - waterproof clothing recommended
Food Refreshments for on-ride refuelling e.g. energy bars
Drink Sufficient water or energy drinks
Other Bikes must be in good safe and working order; puncture repair kit, spare inner tube & bike pump also required. Cycle helmets must be within the manufacturer's warranty period (3 years from the date of manufacture). More details on all the above will be sent after booking has been confirmed

Cancellations

Custom Policy

Cancellation by rider(s): If cancellation is more than 30 days before the activity, you will be eligible for a full refund (less any administration fee incurred for cancellation of transport via third party operators e.g. ferry). Cancel within 30 days of the activity, no refund will be received.

Alternative dates may be able to be agreed at no additional cost but this cannot be guaranteed.

We may have to cancel for unforeseen circumstances e.g. forestry operations, adverse weather conditions. In these circumstances, alternatives dates or a full refund will be offered.

Location

Studland, Ferry Rd, Swanage

Provider

New Forest Cycling Tours

New Forest Cycling Tours is the experience provider for The Isle of Purbeck and Corfe Castle Cycle Tour