Dorset Bike Hire - Cycle routes and bike hire companies

Whether you just want a couple of hours on the saddle or you’re up for a day-long adventure then Dorset has a lot to offer. From seaside towns, picturesque villages, quiet country lanes and off-road hills with stunning views you’ll find it here. Bring your own bike or hire one when you arrive, you’ll find a great selection of long and short distance cycle routes for all abilities.

Cyclexperience

Address: Purbeck Park, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5DW (Google maps)

Telephone: 01929 481606

Website: https://www.cyclex.co.uk

Cyclexperience is a family-owned business with 30 years experience in hiring out bikes in Dorset. They have shops in both the New Forest (Brockenhurst) and the Isle of Purbeck (Purbeck Park) and offer a comprehensive range of all-terrain bikes including tandems and electric bikes.

Bike Hire
Deluxe mountain bike: £27 / day
Full suspension mountain bike £35 / day
Roadster bike: £27 / day
Tandem bike: £50 / day
Kids bikes from £10 / day
Off-road E-bike: £50 / day

Includes bike hire, helmet and seat height adjustments

Suggested Cycle Routes
The Cyclexperience website has some good biking routes starting from their base at Purbeck Park. You can also download their free route app allowing you to explore routes and attractions in the New Forest and the Isle of Purbeck.

All prices subject to change. Information last checked/updated 26 July 2026

The Watersports Academy

Address: 15 Banks Rd, Poole BH13 7PS (Google maps)

Telephone: 01202 708283

Website: https://thewatersportsacademy.com

With a great waterside location at Sandbanks the Watersports Academy offer a comprehensive selection of adventure activities, equipment hire and professional tuition.

Adult Bike Hire
1/2 day £20 / Full day £30
discounts for kids bikes. Includes bike hire, helmet, height adjustments, map, use of onsite changing facilities, lockers and hot showers.

Download their Bike Map (external link) showing their five best rides

All prices subject to change. Information last checked/updated 26 July 2026

Front Bike Hire

Address: On the sea front just 300 meters to the east of Bournemouth Pier, BH2 5AA (Google maps)

Telephone: 01202 373280

Website: http://www.frontbikehire.co.uk

Front Bike Hire has been hiring out bikes on Bournemouth seafront for over 12 years now. In their little office their friendly staff are happy to offer bike hire advice and guidance of local routes. Check out their tandem bikes.

Bike Hire
Adult bike: 1 hr £6 / 3 hrs £12 / Full day £20
Adult tandem bike: 1 hr £12 / 3 hrs £24 / Full day £40
Kids bike: 1 hr £5 / 3 hrs £8 / Full day £12

Includes bike hire, helmet, lock and seat height adjustments

All prices subject to change. Information last checked/updated 26 July 2026

Bicycle Hire Kool Cycles

Address: 4c West Cliff Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5EY (Google maps)
Telephone: 07594 505776
Website: https://www.koolcyclehirebournemouth.co.uk
Description: Working out of a small shop on Bournemouth’s West Cliff Kool Cycles offers the most budget-friendly bike hire prices in the Bournemouth area.

Bike Hire
Adult bike: 2 hrs £10 / 4 hrs £12 / Full day £15 / 24 hrs £20 / 2 days £30
Kids bike: 2 hrs £8 / 4 hrs £10 / Full day £12 / 24 hrs £15 / 2 days £25

All prices subject to change. Information last checked/updated 26 July 2026

Weymouth Bike Hire

Address: 23 Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 7TH (Google map)

Telephone: 07548 254634

Website: https://weymouthbikehire.co.uk

Weymouth E-bike Hire

Address: 40a St Thomas Street, Weymouth, DT4 8EH (Google map)

Telephone: 01305 564563 or 07584 574854

Website: https://www.weymouthebikehire.co.uk