Arrival times & parking - on popular days, there will be queues of around 20 mins between 10 am and 12.30 pm. Pay & Display parking is £3.50 or you can use the JustPark app to pay.
Late arrivals & last minute bookings - you don't need to call us If you have paid online but arriving late. You can book up to 2 hrs before arrival.
Busy Periods - our booking system is the best way to get availability info and get the bikes you want. If we don't have spare bikes please call and we'll get you on our waiting list.
Trailers - we try to prepare these in advance, please add a note to the booking telling us which bike needs the trailer.
Part-day hire & discounts - we offer a 25% discount for part day hire - this can't be booked and is only available after 2:30 pm. 10% off for 2 days, 25% off for 3+ days. If collecting late on day 1, book from your 2nd day and ask us if a 5 pm collection is possible to avoid the first-day cost.
Explore the sensational landscapes of the Purbeck National Nature Reserve on a bike!
Discover the fascinating ruins of Corfe Castle and the breath-taking views of Studland Bay and Old Harry Rocks on easy going forest trails. If you're a thrill-seeker, there are also some more challenging mountain bike routes for you! Cycle through forests and the pre-historic Jurassic coast full of fossils and beautiful carved bays, beaches, cliffs, stacks, arches and landslides. Sit back, relax and take a journey back in time with Swanage Steam Train, discovering some of the local pubs and cafes on your way!
Cycling in Dorset is for all ages and abilities to enjoy. Couples, families with kids, grandparents, friends, pets - we cater for everyone. Choose Bike to the Beach for the easiest going route across the nature reserve to Shell Bay only 7 miles away or rent an E-Bike or higher spec MTB and discover some of the local bridleways over the hills and far away! We can provide a TOUR GUIDE on certain days at additional cost. Please use this form to enquire or call 01929 481606 and ask for Paul.
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Navigate easily with our selection of the best Purbeck cycling routes. Explore local pubs, cafes & attractions.
Get the Komoot app and navigate in your language
Navigate easily with our selection of the best Purbeck cycling routes. Explore local pubs, cafes & attractions.
Bike hire routes
Start from the heart of Dorset. Our centre in Purbeck is just a short cycle along a quiet lane to safe forest trails. We offer free old-school maps or you can download the Komoot App. We can provide a TOUR GUIDE on certain days at additional cost. Please use this form to enquire or call 01929 481606 and ask for Paul.
We have partnered with Burnbake Campsite to offer a bike hire collection point for campers who cannot get to our Purbeck Park location nearby. We have created some great value longer-term rates for 2 + days! After booking, you will receive an email confirmation with bike collection instructions.
It's best to come to us, but we can also deliver to you if the following applies:
Check whether you have safe access to permitted cycle trails from your location.
We don't recommend campsite deliveries or locations with high theft risk and without secure locking facilities.
A booking needs to be 4 bikes or a minimum of 2-day hire applies.
We require 48 hours notice and cannot deliver on busy weekends.
We offer free delivery within a 5 mile radius of our hire centre, please ask us for delivery costs farther afield.
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FAQs
Questions our customers often ask us
Do I need to book?
You should definitely book during school holidays and summer weekends or if you need a specific style of bike like an electric bike. Also, booking online will save you up to 30 minutes wait in store. We will refund you if you cancel 24 hrs before arrival.
There aren’t many signs to follow in Purbeck apart from bridleway markers. But don’t worry, we offer maps and have also developed a free mobile guiding app showing our best routes. Just search for 'Cyclexperience' on the App Store or Google Play Store.
Helmets, locks and maps are free. Please wear suitable clothing that you wouldn’t mind getting dirty or ripped (if going on one of the more adventurous routes).
The closest station to our Purbeck Centre is Wareham Station which is 3 miles away, although during the summer there are some connecting times on the Heritage Rail line from Wareham to our location.
Technically, we deliver all over the country but for local rentals we prefer you come to us to ensure you get the correct size and style of bike. But we do deliver to some hotels so please call or email first.
Yes, we have an ever-growing fleet of electric bikes but be sure you bring a photo ID, a valid credit card for payment and deposit. Also, please ensure riders for e-bikes are aged over 14.
Some grazing animals are being introduced to the Purbeck area. You may spot ponies, deer, donkeys and birds of prey. Just make sure you look, don't touch and definitely don't share your lunch with them!
If you have paid online or over the phone, you don’t need to tell us you will be late. We are used to people getting stuck in traffic or missing trains. If you haven’t paid, then you should try and contact us as we will give out bikes from unpaid bookings when busy!
Loss is the responsibility of the hirer so we strongly recommend you stay with the bikes and never leave them unattended. If you stop for lunch, make sure the bikes are locked within your sight as bikes have been stolen from racks at pubs and cafes. We offer a free heavy-duty lock which limits your loss to 25% of the replacement cost.