We packed up and crossed the border into Dorset. Christchurch and Bournemouth were not a nice place to cycle, they have decided to ban cycling on the prom in July and August between 10am and 6pm. I understand the conflict but all the promenades we have been allowed to use so far have actually been fine. From Bournemouth pier we took a terrible route that climbed from sea level to cliff top countless times before we finally battled against a head wind to Sandbanks. The ferry to Studland crosses on two massive submerged chains. At first it appears that you are not moving and the ominous hammering noise sounds like a broken engine. Then, at a snails pace, the landing ramp draws near and we dock.
The road to Studland bay was no quieter but we passed the NCN 2 on route to Knowle Beach and vowed to take it after an all important visit to the National Trust tea shop. Fortified with a hake hot pot we enjoyed a car free hour or so to Corfe Castle.
We completed our usual speed tour followed by our second NT cafe of the day. The big family site at Norden Farm near Corfe is in stark contrast to last night but a warm sunny evening at our tent brought a satisfactory end to the day.
Figures:
Distance:- 52.5 km
Cycle Time:- 4 hours 4 minutes
Average speed:- 12.9 kph
Total Distance:- 5472 km
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