THE ROUTE

We’ll head out towards RSPB Arne, looking out for local wildlife and protected Ospreys on quiet backroads. Heading West we’ll climb up onto the ridgeline and make our way out towards Creech Hill, with sweeping views down towards the famous Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and military training ranges.

After climbing up from Kimmeridge bay on a fun rocky bridleway we’ll enjoy the reward of a fast, grassy descent with the expansive views all the way to the Isle of Portland and Chesil beach. Our mid way point is Corfe Castle, with traditional cafes and pubs for a lunch stop. From Corfe we climb back onto the ridgeline with a dramatic view of both Swanage and Bournemouth bay, and a long downhill towards Old Harry Rocks.

We finish by traversing Godlingston Nature Reserve back to Norden, with wide gravel tracks, heathland and if we’re lucky wild roaming Purbeck Ponies.

YOUR GUIDES

Grace is a British Cycling Level 2 MTB Leader who’s spent the last 6 years getting to know every corner of the Purbecks on foot and on by bike

She knows which routes to choose to suit the specific weather, time of year and experience levels of the group, as well as a keen interest in local nature, geology and history to keep you distracted on the famous Purbeck climbs. Having led rides for women in Bournemouth as Co Founder of @cyclelikeagirl, off-road rides for the New Forest Off-Road Club and a host of her own cycling adventures in the Alps and New Zealand, Grace is confident leading riders of every ability and experience level.

Leah is a British Cycling Level 2 MTB Leader who enjoys every type of riding. Catch her getting air time on her mountain bike at the local dirt jumps, competing on her BMX or zipping along the tarmac on her road bike. Dorset born and bread, Leah knows every inch of its bridleways, spending her weekends riding far and wide across the county.

THIS EXPERIENCE IS WELL SUITED TO YOU IF

👉 you are already a confident rider and you want to build your confidence riding off road.

👉 you would like to ride in the company of others.

👉 you already ride on the Isle of Purbeck but who would like to learn more about the landscape and it's history.

👉 you would like to ride a route designed by a local who knows the area.

👉 you like the vibe of a New Forest Off Road club ride but are looking for a full day out, not just a morning / afternoon ride.

HOW WE RIDE

• We will ride in a small group of no more than 10 riders

• You’ll be guided by qualified, insured and first aid trained guides

• The guides will be responsible for any punctures or other bike mechanical problems

• This is not a race! We ride together at the speed of the group

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU

• A bike with 35mm tyres or above.

• Money for the cafe & pub stops during guided rides. 

• Ride snacks.

• A lock for when we’re stopped at cafes / pubs.

• Curiosity and an eagerness to learn about the landscape.

• Whilst the guides will have what they need should something go wrong with your bike, it would be wise to bring any tools that you usually carry and a spare inner tube.

• A helmet

WHAT YOU DON’T NEED TO BRING WITH YOU

• Snazzy expensive bike

• Tools or a pump

• Your competitive edge! This is not a race and we ride together at the pace of the slowest

HIRE BIKES

If you need to hire a bike, get in touch with Ross and his team of at Cyclexperience, Norden.

TRAVEL

The group will meet in Norden car park, next to the Cyclexperience shop. We’ll do safety checks and introductions before setting off.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

If for any reason your plans change and you can’t join us, we will refund you your ticket price in full up to 7 days before the date of the trip.