Route description
A wonderfully easy going, quiet road route which follows undulating in-land and coastal country lanes through charming villages capturing beautiful land- and seascapes along the way. Our return journey follows a disused railway track and finishes with a gentle descending swoop along a peaceful winding valley road. This delightful bike ride out to the picture-postcard village of Abbotsbury is a firm favourite, delivering many spectacular views, points of interest and stories.
Tour highlights
- Panoramic view points.
- Picturesque villages & historic sites.
- Delightful refreshment stop opportunities.
- Relaxed e-bike touring along quiet country roads
Details
Price: £75.00 pp
Starts: Weymouth (free parking and great facilities)
Duration: Up to 3.5 hours / 18 miles
Perfect for: Riders who enjoy quiet back roads and prefer to stay on paved surfaces.
2. Legends and the Landscape
A journey through woodlands, villages and chalk stream valleys.
Route description
Rolling under the canopy of ancient woodlands and following the course of chalk stream valleys, this mostly flat road tour is packed with tales of fascinating historic and literary sites and characters. A relaxed guided ride which blends captivating stories and easy cycling with beautiful scenery for an unforgettable day.
Tour highlights
- Chalk streams and woodlands
- Historic landmarks and local legends.
- Multiple refreshment stop opportunities.
- Relaxed e-bike touring along quiet country roads
Details
Price: £75.00 pp
Starts: Puddletown (free parking and great facilities)
Duration: Up to 3.5 hours/ 17.5 miles
Perfect for: Riders who enjoy quiet back roads and prefer to stay on paved surfaces.
3. Hardy's Lookout Loop
A shorter, fun ride through quiet villages and country lanes to reach Hardy's lookout tower with panoramic views for 60 miles!
Route description
Our route starts with a pictureque ride along the early stretches of the beautiful River Wey. From there, our journey takes an easy, quiet road climb to quickly reward cyclists with the first of many far reaching views of country and coastal scenery. An easy descent into the valley and villages behind the South Dorset Ridgeway will lead to another naturally perfect and effortless ascent towards Hardy's Monument; the ideal spot for some trail-side refreshments. It's pretty much all downhill after that as we swoop homeward along winding valley lanes.
Tour highlights
- Scenic country roads and 'no sweat' e-powered climbs.
- Trailside refreshments at the summit.
- Historic sites and hidden local heritage.
- Tower tour (by arrangement).
Details
Price: £75.00 pp
Starts: Weymouth (free parking and great facilities)
Duration: Up to 3.5 hours/16.5 miles
Perfect for: Leisure cyclists with a head for heights and views.
4. Above and Below to Abbotsbury
A ride along Dorset’s ancient lanes and byways exploring ridges, valleys and timeless villages.
Route description
This exhilarating ride will take us out towards the beautiful village of Abbotsbury travelling beneath vast skies, with sweeping views of land and sea. A slightly higher mileage than our 'Quiet Lanes and Coastal Views' tour, this route is a blend of quiet lanes, traffic-free trails and gentle climbs over the South Dorset Ridgeway - a journey made all the more effortless with the power of an electric bike. Our return journey takes us along a disused railway track and finishes with a glorious descending swoop through a peaceful winding valley.
Tour highlights
- Breathtaking panoramic summit views.
- Historic sites and hidden local heritage.
- Varied terrain e-bike touring with ‘no sweat’ e-powered climbs and swooping valley descents.
- Plenty of opportunities for café and refreshment stops.
Details
Price: £80.00 pp
Starts: Weymouth (free parking and great facilities)
Duration: Up to 4.5 hours/22 miles
Perfect for: ‘Comfortable cyclists’ who seek a slightly longer tour exploring easy off-road trails as well as quiet country lanes.
5. Ringstead Rolling Explorer
Following the high paths, rolling hills and winding lanes around Ringstead Bay.
Route description
A journey that has it all; scenic coastal, countryside, and village riding taking you high along the chalky rolling ridge-lines of south Dorset as well as down the peaceful winding country lanes through heathlands and picturesque villages. A journey where you can enjoy far-reaching landscapes and seascapes, together with stops and stories to fuel and entertain you along the way.
Tour highlights
- Spectacular views across the Jurassic Coast.
- Historic landmarks rich in local character and history.
- Varied road and trail terrain riding with the ease of e-powered climbing.
- Relaxed refreshment stops along the way
Details
Price: £80.00 pp
Starts: Reef Café, Ringstead (free parking and great facilities)
Duration: Up to 4.5 hours/22 miles
Perfect for: ‘Regular riders’ who are comfortable with riding mixed terrain; paved, hard packed and gravel farm tracks.
6. E-bike trail experience
Perfect for cyclists wishing to experience the fun, performance and versatility of these all terrain e-bikes.
Route description
Tailored to your pace and level of riding, these e-bike “taster tours” are all about discovering the freedom, adventure, and pure escapism that e-mountain bikes can offer across a variety of gradients and terrains. The taster experience typically last 3 – 3.5 hours and includes a full bike briefing and a trail-side break for refreshments.
Tour highlights
- Rolling country lanes and trails through magnificent landscapes.
- Sweeping views of the Jurassic Coast.
- Trail-side drinks and refreshments.
Details
Price: £60.00 pp
Starts: Dorchester
Duration: up to 3.5 hours/18-20 miles