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Hawthorne Road – New Forest Airfields Memorial loop from Bournemouth

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United Kingdom
England
South West England

Hawthorne Road – New Forest Airfields Memorial loop from Bournemouth

Moderate

4.9

(23)

139

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Hawthorne Road – New Forest Airfields Memorial loop from Bournemouth

03:06

52.3km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.15 km

Iford Old Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This wonderful old bridge dates back to the 17th century and is made from local Purbeck stone. The bridge got its 'old' in the 1930s, when it was replaced by …

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2

9.87 km

Hawthorne Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Emerging out of Christchurch, the roads are very quick to turn rural. Enjoy leaving the town behind with ease as you head towards the New Forest.

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14.4 km

Colbornes Wood

Forest

4

15.3 km

Lyndhurst Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Watch out for pot holes

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5

17.0 km

New Forest Airfields Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The memorial standing on the western boundary of the wartime airfield of Holmsley South sprang from the desire to commemorate all those people who had served on the New Forest …

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6

20.0 km

Burley Road Downhill, New Forest National Park

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At over 5km long, Burley Road is a great stretch of smooth tarmac. To put a smile on your face, head north for a downhill run into the pretty village …

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7

22.6 km

The Queen's Head pub, Burley

Highlight • Restaurant

The Queen's Head pub was used by smugglers and highwaymen in the 17th century as a stopping point. Old coins, brandy bottles and pistols were discovered in a hidden cellar …

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8

22.7 km

View of Burley Manor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great open space for a break

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9

24.7 km

Burley Moor: Ponies and Scenic Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

On Burley Moor you can enjoy some beautiful expansive views, usually shared in the company of the quietly grazing forest ponies.

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32.0 km

Sandford Copse

Forest

B

52.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

16.1 km

5.07 km

1.73 km

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

12.4 km

198 m

148 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 21 July

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