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Arne Nature Reserve

Corfe Castle, Dorset

The easiest & flattest route, following a quiet lane to the stunning RSPB Nature Reserve and a secluded beach.

Length

9 miles

Time

2 - 4 hours

Difficulty

Easy

The Isle of Purbeck is one of the most scenic places on the South Coast of England to explore by bike.

We supply helmets for free and recommend you wear one for your own safety (helmets are sanitised after each use). Cycling route maps, repair kits and locks are also provided for free. Download our free app below to find most of our routes.

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Things to See & Places to Eat

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RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

Arne remains one of the few places in the UK where all six of the UK's native reptiles can be found. Situated on Poole Harbour and within the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty, it's a stunning landscape that consists of dramatic open heathland and ancient oak woodland.

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Swanage Steam Railway

The 12 mile Swanage Railway return trip takes you through the beautiful Purbeck countryside and includes stunning views of the iconic remains of William the Conqueror's Corfe Castle.

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RSBP Arne Cafe

It took a few years for the RSPB to convert this old Toy museum into the cafe it is today, but it was worth the wait. Their food is sustainably packaged locally sourced and organic and they serve their own bird-friendly coffee.