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View of Hampton Ridge – Telegraph Hill loop from Downton

View of Hampton Ridge – Telegraph Hill loop from Downton

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View of Hampton Ridge – Telegraph Hill loop from Downton

01:51

32.6km

350m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.4 km

Blissford Hill

Highlight • Trail

It's a bit of a workout;)

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11.9 km

View of New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

12.3 km

View of Hampton Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views across the Forest from a well drained gravel trail

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12.5 km

Hampton Ridge Gravel Track, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Between Fritham and Frogham this wonderful gravel track passes along Hampton Ridge and through the Amberwood Inclosure giving varied views and a sense of wide open space.

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18.0 km

Eyeworth Pond

Highlight • Structure

More like a lake than a pond. A nice spot for a picnic. Also has a small number of parking places if you want to hike from here.

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18.1 km

After a fun descent great place to sit down and enjoy the relaxing views across the water.

The pond was created in 1871 by damming Latchmore Brook, with the purpose of supplying water to a nearby gunpowder factory.

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18.7 km

Gravel Climb and Descent Between Fritham and Pipers Wait

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Challenging climb or fun, sweeping descent on gravel between Fritham and Pipers Wait.

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22.1 km

Telegraph Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

The name, Telegraph Hill, was given to this spot after it was used as a semaphore station from 1795. Before then, it was called Plowed Garlic Hill. No sign of either exist today, but it has a place in history as one of the semaphore station used to communicate the victory at Waterloo.

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25.1 km

Horse Common

Forest

32.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

10.7 km

2.60 km

2.11 km

121 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

12.5 km

4.24 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Monday 18 May

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View of Hampton Ridge – Telegraph Hill loop from Downton

Blissford Hill

View of New Forest National Park

View of Hampton Ridge

Hampton Ridge Gravel Track, New Forest National Park

Eyeworth Pond

Eyeworth Pond

Gravel Climb and Descent Between Fritham and Pipers Wait

Telegraph Hill

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