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Ride the
Jurassic Coast

One Lifeboat Station at a Time

A stunning coastal ride from Exmouth to Weymouth –
with flexible route options, real-world insights, and everything you need to enjoy the journey.

You don’t need to cycle 5000 miles to experience Britain’s coastline

This ride gives you one of the best sections –
in a way that fits your time, your pace, and your ability.

Ride The Jurassic Coast

Overview

Distance:

  • Full route: 96k (60 miles)
  • Shorter and flatter options available (see below)

Time needed:

  • 1 full day or 2 relaxed days

Difficulty:

  • Moderate (Some climbs – but very manageable at your own pace)

Best for:

  • Leisure cyclists wanting a challenge
  • Weekend riders
  • Anyone wanting a “proper coastal ride” without going extreme

Why This Ride Is Special

This is one of those rides that reminds you why you cycle.

You’re not just getting from A to B, you’re moving through constantly changing coastline:

  • Open sea views
  • Quiet back roads
  • Iconic landmarks like Lyme Regis Fossil Beach and Chesil Beach
  • Small villages where stopping for coffee feels part of the ride

When I first rode this section during my 5000-mile coastal journey, it stood out immediately.
It’s the kind of ride where you finish tired, but already thinking about when you can do the next one.

Not because it was the hardest.

But because it had that perfect balance of:

effort, reward, and variety

Route Options

Option 1 — Full Route (Recommended)

Exmouth → Weymouth (~96km)
A full day ride with stops

Option 2 — Split Over 2 Days

  • Day 1: Exmouth → Lyme Regis
  • Day 2: Lyme Regis → Weymouth

Ideal if you want to enjoy it more and stop often

Option 3 — Shorter Highlights

  • Sidmouth → Lyme Regis (~27km)
  • Weymouth → Lyme Regis (~58km)
  • Seaton → Exeter (~57km)
  • Seaton → Exmouth (~38km)

Great if you want a more relaxed ride

Option 4 — The Smoother Route (Less Climbing)

  • Exmouth → Weymouth (~120km)
  • A longer ride with more roads and less hills

Great if you want a ride with more speed

Download the Jurassic Coast Ride Pack - £18

Lifeboat Stations on This Route

This ride connects several stations from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution – each one a reminder of the people who keep these coasts safe.

  • RNLI Exmouth Lifeboat Station
  • Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat Station
  • RNLI Lyme Regis Lifeboat Station
  • RNLI Weymouth Lifeboat Station

Each stop gives you:

  • A natural break point
  • A sense of progress
  • A connection to the purpose behind this project

You’ll start to notice how each station sits differently within its community – some busy, some quiet, but all essential.

Visit the Jurassic Coast Lifeboat Stations

What makes this ride different

This isn’t just a GPX file.

It’s a guided coastal experience, built from real riding:

  • Multiple route options (short, full-day, or multi-day)
  • Lifeboat station stops along the way
  • Honest advice on wind, terrain, and timing
  • Café stops and highlights that make the ride

What you get

  • GPX route files
  • Flexible ride options
  • Key highlights and stops
  • Practical insights from someone who’s ridden it

This route is part of a 4,487 mile journey around the coast of Great Britain, visiting all 192 lifeboat stations and raising money for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Download the Jurassic Coast Ride Pack

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10% of every purchase is donated to the RNLI.
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“No exaggeration – taking up cycling again in my 60s has been life-changing. Taking part in Alan’s RNLI ‘quests’ has improved my physical & mental health beyond my wildest dreams. The routes were fabulous & safe and took in wonderful places that I never would have visited. Thank you Alan!”

– Nigel, Bristol

“The first time I used my Swytch conversion kit was on a ride with Alan, my husband and a group of cyclists doing the last leg of Alan’s RNLI challenge (Weston-Super-Mere to Portishead). Alan gave me lots of tips on getting the most out of my kit and the route he’d picked was very ‘battery friendly’. I was so lucky my first electrified trip was with Alan – I just enjoyed the ride without worrying about the kit.”

– Cheryl, Bristol

“You can find a generic map anywhere, but these routes give you something special. They save you from nasty A-roads and highlight great hidden gems to visit along the way. I followed this route as part of a longer coastal adventure; this section is one of the most beautiful.”

– Andrew, Bristol