Dorset Downs Cycle Map

We are improving the National Cycle Network to make it more accessible for everyone. As part of our Paths for Everyone vision, some sections of the Network have been removed or reclassified. There may be sections within these maps that are no longer part of the Network. These sections are likely to be on busier roads and will suit more experienced cyclists.

Dorset Downs Cycle Map

This area map shows the National Cycle Network and local routes in this area. It covers the Dorset Downs area of the South West region of England, including Wells, Warminster, Weymouth, Bournemouth and Poole.

The county of Dorset offers a wealth of wonderful sights, scenery and heritage. The Jurassic Coast, a Natural World Heritage Site, stretches from the Isle of Purbeck - a peninsula home to sandy beaches, sand dunes and heathland - into east Devon, and offers a 'walk through time' with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history. National Route 2 runs along the coast of the county and forms part of the Tour de Manche, an international cycle route through south west England and northern France.

This pocket-sized colour map shows clearly mapped on-road and traffic-free paths, easy to read contours, and detailed inset maps for the major towns and cities as well as recommended linking routes connecting the NCN with quiet roads. The map also features 4 day rides with directions and a description of the area, highlighting key cycle routes, local history and places of interest.

Please see our interactive map key for UK coverage of our pocket cycle map series.

Major cycle routes covered by this map:

• National Route 2 between Axminster and Bournemouth via Bridport and Dorchester
• National Route 3 between Wells and Creech St Michael via Bridgewater and Glastonbury
• National Route 24 between Frome and Quidhampton
• National Route 25 between Bournemouth and Longleat House
• National Route 253 - formerly Regional Route 41 - runs in a loop off National Route 25, taking in Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury, Gillingham (Dorset), Sturminster Newton and Okeford Fitzpaine
• National Route 254 from East Knoyle to Wilton 
• Route 256 / Castleman Trail
• National Route 26 between Weymouth and Glastonbury via Sherborne and Dorchester
• Regional Route 30 from Pitney to Castle Cary, and Ilminster to North Coker
• National Route 33 / Stop Line Way between Creech St Michael and Axminster
• National Route 339 from Bridgwater to Barrington (near Ilminster) via Langport and South Petherton

Publisher: Sustrans

Published: July 2019

Scale: 1:110,000

Size: 10 x 15 cm folded, 60 x 80 cm unfolded

Printed on water and tear-resistant Polyart recycleable paper, category 2 HDPE