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      Poole trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Winter Fat Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and E-Biking. Common trail features include drops and jumps.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 1, 2026

      Hike Stats

      Global Ranking
      #13,772
      State Ranking
      #503
      Trails (view details)
      8
      Trails Mountain Bike
      9
      Trails E-Bike
      4
      Trails Gravel Bike
      6
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      5
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      7
      Trails Hike
      8
      Trails Trail Running
      8
      Total Distance
      2 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      2 miles
      Total Descent
      584 ft
      Total Vertical
      217 ft
      Reports
      26

      Popular Poole Hiking Trails

      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 4,734 ft • 10 ft •
      Holes Bay harbor side trail
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 964 ft • 0 ft •
      A fairly straight downhill path, with spaced out drops created by large railway sleepers laid in the ground. You can go pretty quickly, but watch out for dog walkers (visibility is good though, so shouldn't be a problem) There's a...
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,337 ft • 0 ft •
      Good fun trail with a mixture of features; a few drop-offs and some good corners. No man-made stuff like berms present. Watch out for dog walkers or cyclists coming the other way (there is an uphill Strava segment, so people do come up...
      • 5 ★ 4.0 • 1,876 ft • 0 ft •
      A simple and short dh trail for beginners to learn to ride at speed
      • 5 ★ 4.0 • 1,540 ft • 0 ft •
      Another simple trail for all types with a short steep gravelly section for the slightly more capable.
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 334 ft • 2 ft •
      A short downhill section with a jump half way down. Watch out for a little jump at the bottom that's easy to miss (or hit accidentally)
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 484 ft • 0 ft •
      Down hill double track that starts off on gravel. Fast section of trail but watch out for dog walkers. The associated Strava segment isn't an exact match at the end of the trail.
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,161 ft • 3 ft •
      A downhill section, mostly on gravel. It passes by trees with exposed roots and finally you descend a fairly shallow staircase, down to a double track.

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      Poole Routes

      28 miles • 1,573 ft • 0 •
      Talbot Woods to the Purbecks using the Sandbanks Ferry. Banks Arms,Old Harry Rocks, 9 Barrow Down then...
      8 miles • 341 ft • 0 •
      Canford Heath Loop 14m . Mainly gravel sand paths

      Photos of Poole

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      Videos of Poole

      Canford Bombhole Drop Train
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      trail: Bombhole
      0:22 | 333 | Oct 18, 2016
      Round the mount and down the steps
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      trail: The steps
      0:59 | 241 | Aug 4, 2016
      canford
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      9:50 | 262 | Oct 14, 2015
      Down the steps!
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      trail: The steps
      0:42 | 140 | Jul 20, 2013
      Bombhole Fail
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      trail: Bombhole
      0:08 | 329 | Apr 1, 2012
      awesome natural setup
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      0:09 | 656 | Mar 30, 2009
      awesome natural setup
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      0:09 | 516 | Mar 30, 2009
      180 in school
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      trail: The steps
      0:07 | 139 | Jun 29, 2008

      Recent Trail Reports

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      DH Canford Heath
      Jun 26, 2024 @ 10:28am
      Jun 26, 2024
      DryE-Bike First time down this trail dry with some...gazb1966
      Alternative DH to Canford Heath
      Jun 26, 2024 @ 10:25am
      Jun 26, 2024
      DryE-Bike Dry and hot !gazb1966
      Little slog DH
      Jan 16, 2022 @ 8:17am
      Jan 16, 2022
      WetTrail Running Nice gravel path though no issues.Cook1e20
      Holes Bay Cycle Path
      Oct 24, 2021 @ 2:16am
      Oct 24, 2021
      VariableMountain Bike kevpuk
      The steps
      May 19, 2020 @ 10:11am
      May 19, 2020
      DryMountain Bike tonemtb
      Bombhole
      Apr 9, 2019 @ 5:04am
      Apr 9, 2019
      VariableMountain Bike gordonfontaine
      DH to Canford Heath
      Feb 20, 2017 @ 1:49pm
      Feb 20, 2017
      DryMountain Bike 8R4D

      Activity Feed

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      charsonbikesriddentrailactivity #104600799
      Sep 26, 2026 @ 12:47am
      Sep 26, 2026
      TomaszMietkiwishlistrouteactivity #95303785
      May 23, 2026 @ 4:20am
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      TomaszMietkiwishlistrouteactivity #95199215
      May 21, 2026 @ 1:59pm
      May 21, 2026
      YHWgegriddenrouteactivity #90356817
      Mar 10, 2026 @ 4:26pm
      Mar 10, 2026
      lucas2355riddentrailactivity #86710325
      Jan 5, 2026 @ 1:48pm
      Jan 5, 2026

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike92 miles633 ft2 miles217 ft
      #11,860#445422923,799
      E-Bike41 mile207 ft4,984 ft213 ft
      #9,631#411242260
      Gravel Bike62 miles459 ft2 miles213 ft
      #3,244#195188
      Adaptive Bike51 mile427 ft1 mile141 ft
      #5,479#23718
      Winter Fat Bike71 mile479 ft1 mile144 ft
      #3,468#22017
      Hike82 miles584 ft2 miles217 ft
      #13,772#50326226
      Trail Running82 miles584 ft2 miles217 ft
      #13,342#4942616

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated hiking trails in Poole?
      ▼ Where can I park to hike in Poole?
      Check the Poole trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Poole?
      The longest trail in Poole is Holes Bay Cycle Path at 4,734 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ How many trails are in Poole?
      Poole has a total of 9 trails. Of those, 8 are designated for hiking. Browse top hiking trails in Poole to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Poole?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Poole is Holes Bay Cycle Path with 10 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Poole?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Poole is Alternative DH to Canford Heath with 133 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Poole?
      Poole supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Poole?
      Out of 8 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 8
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Poole?
      Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Poole. View all adaptive trails in Poole for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular hiking trails in Poole?
      ▼ What are the best beginner hike trails in Poole?
      The best beginner hiking trails in Poole are: View all beginner hiking trails in Poole.
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