A great way to explore Dorset is by bike. With miles and miles of trails, forest paths and more to explore, why not take advantage of some of the great bike hire locations across Dorset. These are perfect if you don’t have your own bike and enjoy cycling, and a cycle hire location is convenient to avoid having to travel with bikes on the back of the car.
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Bike Hire In Bournemouth
Beryl Bikes
With 320 Beryl bays and 1200 Beryl bikes located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, you’re bound to find a bike in Bournemouth to hire.
To hire a Beryl bike, download the app and unlock a bike. Enjoy the ride, then park in a Beryl Bay or in a considerate location of your choice.
Front Bike Hire
Located just 300 yards from Bournemouth Pier, you can hire a range of beach cruisers for promenade riding, or mountain bikes perfect for the rough terrain of the Purbecks. Plus Tandem’s, Kids Bikes, Tag-a-longs, Child seats and buggies.
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Kool Cycles
Located on the West Cliff, five minutes from the Town Centre and Bournemouth Pier. You can hire a range of bikes including tandems, mountain bikes, children’s bikes, beach cruisers and buggies.
Avon Tyrell Outdoor Activity Centre
Bransgore, Christchurch BH23 8EE
Available all year round, you can hire a bike at Avon Tyrell Outdoor Activity Centre. There are Red and Blue routes for beginners and intermediate riders. For the more experienced rider there is a Pump and Gravity track. With 65 acres of grounds, there’s plenty of space to explore. You can even venture further afield and explore the New Forest.
Bike Hire In Poole
Beryl Bikes
With 320 Beryl bays and 1200 Beryl bikes located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, you’re bound to find a bike in Poole to hire.
To hire a Beryl bike, download the app and unlock a bike. Enjoy the ride, then park in a Beryl Bay or in a considerate location of your choice.
The Watersports Academy
Don’t let the name fool you, as the Watersports Academy in Poole also hires out bikes. Hire prices start at £6 for an hour, with discounts for local FJB hotel guests. Longer term hire is also available, and a great way to see some of what Poole has to discover.
Bike Hire In Weymouth
Weymouth Bike Hire
HIring a bike from Weymouth Bike Hire is a convenient option for the local area. They offer free delivery and collection within Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester and surrounding areas. All hire bikes come with helmets, locks, pumps and tool kits included meaning you should never be stranded.
Bike Hire Near Wimborne
Moors Valley Country Park
When visiting Moors Valley Country Park, you can take advantage of the cycle hire centre to see the miles of the forest on bike.
Mountain bikes in all sizes along with trailers, tag-a-longs and child seats are available to hire every day of the year. No advanced booking, just turn up on the day to hire your bikes.
Isle Of Purbeck Bike Hire
Cycle Experience
Located in Corfe Castle, you can hire bikes and electric bikes to explore the Purbeck hills and beyond. Cycle Experience has a handy app that includes some cycling trails with elevation heights.
It’s not all about the hills as there are plenty of flatter routes to discover around Corfe, Wareham and Swanage.
Charmouth Bike Hire
Monktonwyld West Dorset Holiday Park
Located in the Charmouth holiday park, there is the chance to hire an e-bike. The perfect way to help explore some of the rolling hills on the Dorset and Devon border.
There are Raleigh Motus step through bikes for comfortable cruising or a higher performing Haibike hardtail available for hire. All bike hire comes with cycle helmets, high visibility tabards, bicycle locks and suggested cycle routes.
Perfect for cycling in Dorset