Cycle Routes - Discover Dorchester by Bike

For those who love to pedal, Dorchester hosts a number of cycle routes out of or into the town. There are off road cycle paths and as well as on road routes. Why not take advantage of the bicycle parking around Dorchester when you need a break!

Dorchester is part of the Sustrans National Cycle network route 2 and route 26

There some great suggested cycle routes linked below and on the Sustrans website too:

Local bike rides

This Trail shines a light on the rich food heritage of the Frome Valley.

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Dorset Food Trail: Valley to Market

Following the River Frome and Sydling Water up and down their respective valleys and through water meadows.

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The Frome Valley Cycle Ride

A journey of contrasts from the 4000 years old ‘Land, Bone & Stones’ landscape of Abbotsbury Castle and Hell Stone and the idyllic village of Abbotsbury.

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The Land of Bone & Stone Cycle Ride

Hire a Beryl Bike

Discover all that Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland have to offer on two wheels with Beryl. From accessing and exploring areas along the incredible Jurassic Coast to navigating your way around the historic market town of Dorchester. Choose from one of the many excellent cycling routes that Dorset has to offer and get there even faster with the help of a Beryl e-bikes.

Users can pay for their journeys in a variety of ways to suit individual needs and circumstances, with Pay-As-You-Ride, Minute Bundle and various pass options on the Beryl website.