Cycling in Bournemouth

Do you love rough and exhilarating downhill rides? Or speed-racing on roads with beautiful scenery? Or simply enjoying flat and safe cycling with the family and maybe teach your youngest how to ride? Bournemouth has all the options for every age and ability.

From scenic flats to strenuous hill rides, Bournemouth and the surrounding areas are a magnet for cyclists. There are also several bike hire options if you haven’t got your own, making life easy. Bike hire and cycling is great for groups and can easily be catered for if organised in advance.

Bournemouth Promenade

Bournemouth beach has a great promenade for cycling which stretches from Hengistbury Head in the east, to Sandbanks in the west. Although it’s not permitted to cycle on the prom between 10am and 6pm in July and August due to the high amount of people, you can however ride between the Piers on the road at all times throughout the year which still makes it a great way to get around out wonderful coastline.

Here are some of our cycling partners to give you an idea of the fantastic bike hire services on offer:

Front Bike Hire on Bournemouth seafront is located 200 metres east of Bournemouth pier, perfectly located for exploring the miles of beach promenade in both directions. Offering a range of comfortable beach cruiser bikes and a fleet of mountain bikes, front bike hire caters for families and professionals alike.

Kool Cycle Hire holds a large stock of well-maintained, modern bicycles at reasonable hire rates. Conveniently located in the centre of town, the company offers a variety of frame sizes for couples, families or groups who want to explore the area and have great fun in the process.

Forest Leisure Cycling are the acclaimed New Forest Cycle Hire, Cycle & Accessory Sales and Cycle Repairs Centre, based in the traditional and un spoilt village of Burley and located close to the trails. Offering a healthy, active day out on their New Forest cycle routes, the company offers rides for all ages and abilities with free parking nearby.