Priory Cycle Ride

A pleasant, gentle cycle route through the Frome Valley from the historic walled town of Wareham to the villages of East and West Holme.

Details of the Priory Cycle Ride
Starting point:	Wareham Quay - nearest postcode BH20 4LP
Alternative starting point:	Stoborough village
Distance:	8 miles (12.8km)
Average Time needed:	1 hour
Grading:	Moderate - Mostly minor roads. One A-road crossing using a cycle crossing.
Route leaflet:	Purchase a copy of the route leaflet from Discover Purbeck Information Centre in Wareham or download a copy of the Priory Ride leaflet for free. To request a copy of the leaflet in large print, please call 01929 557237.
Relevant Ordnance Survey map:	Explorer Map No.OL15 (Purbeck and South Dorset). You can buy a copy from Discover Purbeck Information Centre in Wareham.
Cycle parking:	Cycle parking is available at Wareham Quay for 4 bikes.
Public transport:	There is a railway station on the Weymouth to London Waterloo line at Wareham. Most trains can accommodate a number of bikes on each journey. The Northport Greenway provides a cycle route between Wareham Railway Station and Wareham Quay.
Car parking:	Long stay car parking is available at Streche Road and Connegar Lane in Wareham.
Facilities and refreshments:	Refreshments are available at Wareham and West Holme. Public toilets are available on Wareham Quay.
Other activities in the area:	Wareham Forest Way, The Purbeck Way, The Purbeck Way West Route, The Wareham Two Rivers Walks, Morden Bog, Stoborough Heath, Hartland Moor, Arne RSPB Nature Reserve, Wareham Museum

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Please take care on all roads and follow the Highway Code.

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