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... Roy Griffiths

We are working on a new project called the ‘Jurassic Cycle Trails’ please see our detailed description of rides from Overcombe Corner taking advantage of the new and improved cycleways – we will be updating them soon to reflect the brand new cycleway alongside Weymouth Way.

Jurassic Cycle Trails
Weymouth Trail – 8.5 miles | Portland Trail – 17 miles
Easy flat family friendly riding on numbered cycleways – Sustrans National Blue Cycle Signage

1 – Leave Overcombe Car Park TR onto Local Cycle Route (LCR) 7
2 – Follow LCR7 towards Lodmoor – TR then TL across Recycle Centre Road
3 – Stay on LCR7 to back of Sealife Centre & Lodmoor Country Park

Opportunity – To leave the trail and visit Lodmoor Country Park with Sealife Centre, Sandworld, Pitch n Putt, Adventure Golf, Leisure Ranch and facilities.

4 – At junction TR onto LCR4, keep right then left at the end across bridge
5 – Follow LCR4 to Manor Park & Ride, cross over at roundabout staying on LCR4 to Dorchester Road
6 – Cross Dorchester Road – quieter side of roundabout still easier crossed on foot – TL onto National Cycle Route(NCN)26 and immediately double back to join underpass
7 – TR out of underpass and right again to stay on NCN26 – follow signs through estate to Radipole Lane
8 – Follow NCN27 all the way to Westham Bridge (1.5 miles)

Opportunity – Spur off from the trail to visit Weymouth with its award winning beach and 17th century harbour – there are lots of eateries and attractions for all the family
9 – TR onto Westham Bridge – TR at the end – TL through underpass – TL up to road and join Rodwell Trail (NCN26)
10 – Stay on Rodwell Trail all the way to Ferrybridge (1.5 miles)
11 – Cross over Portland Beach Road at safe crossing TL staying on NCN26
Opportunity – At the Chesil Beach Wildlife Centre there is a unique chance to walk across the new boardwalk to Chesil Beach the jewel in the crown of the Jurassic Coast

12 – At the end of the NC26 TL into Osprey Quay

Opportunity – Osprey Quay is the home to many watersports activities, the National Sailing Academy (you may bump into one of our Olympic sailors in the cafe), Portland Marina with Harbour View Pub & Restaurant and close by English Heritage’s Portland Castle. A little further on from the Quay is Chesil with another chance to access the beach at Chesil Cove which also has a pub & restaurant – one of the best place’s in Weymouth & Portland to catch the sunset.