Dorchester to Weymouth

Description

This ride follows National Cycle Route 26 from Dorchester to Weymouth and then onto the Isle of Portland.
It starts off near Dorchester's railway stations and heads south along a roadside traffic free path to Upwey and then onto Weymouth. Near Weymouth the path passes through the delightful Radipole Lake RSPB Nature Reserve. With a lake, reeds and lagoons it is a nice spot to stop for a rest and look out for Kingfishers, Cetti's warblers and bitterns.
Soon after you join the Rodwell Trail - a nice off road trail along a disused railway path. It includes a lovely coastal stretch at the ruins of 16th century Sandsfoot Castle and the beautiful Sandsfoot Cove. From here the path runs along the coast to the Isle of Portland where you will ride alongside Chesil Beach before finishing at Portland Castle with fabulous views of the harbour.

Dorchester to Weymouth Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Dorchester to Weymouth Aerial Photo View Map

Distance

11 miles (17 km)

Difficulty

Joining Routes

Isle of Portland, Weymouth Circular Walk, Rodwell Trail, National Cycle Route 26, Portland Quarry, Radipole Lake

Memory Map Route

Dorchester to Weymouth.mmo (right click - 'Save As')

GPX File

Dorchester to Weymouth.gpx (right click - 'Save As')

Elevation

Route Photos


Dorchester	View of the cycle path near Bincombe	Countryside near Bincombe	Radipole Lake RSPB Nature Reserve

Sandsfoot Castle	Rodwell Trail looking towards Portland	Portland from Chesil Beach	Portland

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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route

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