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Downton

View of Hampton Ridge – Telegraph Hill loop from Downton

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Downton

View of Hampton Ridge – Telegraph Hill loop from Downton

Moderate

4.0

(1)

7

riders

View of Hampton Ridge – Telegraph Hill loop from Downton

01:51

32.5km

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: September 16, 2026

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

10.4 km

Blissford Hill

Highlight • Trail

It's a bit of a workout;)

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2

11.9 km

3

12.3 km

View of Hampton Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views across the Forest from a well drained gravel trail

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4

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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5

18.0 km

Eyeworth Pond

Highlight • Lake

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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6

18.6 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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7

22.0 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 …

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25.0 km

Horse Common

Forest

9

31.9 km

Downton Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Downton is a charming village situated along the River Avon. A Roman villa has been discovered here, and on high ground, the remains of an Iron Age hillfort are still …

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B

32.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

10.5 km

2.56 km

2.11 km

190 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

12.5 km

4.20 km

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

16°C

8°C

96 %

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