Downhill to Brockenhurst – Wilverley Plain loop from Parkstone

Downhill to Brockenhurst – Wilverley Plain loop from Parkstone

Moderate

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Downhill to Brockenhurst – Wilverley Plain loop from Parkstone

03:48

91.6km

540m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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After 24.4 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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24.5 km

Sandford Copse

Forest

32.2 km

Ford at New Forest National Park

Highlight • Bridge

Took a break at this stream and enjoyed the scenery. You need to cross the stream via a ford which I guess means getting a bit wet when it floods - no problem on the day I cycled over it.

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32.7 km

Winding Road Through New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful flowing section of road which can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace or with the hammer down.

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40.7 km

Canadian War Memorial Road, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Lovely views, great tarmac, horses grazing lovely place to ride a bicycle!

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43.6 km

Bolderwood Arboretum Ornamental Drive

Highlight • Forest

Perfect place to spot New Forest wildlife. The felled softwood makes it easy to spot deer and ponies.

It's a beautiful section of narrow road but can get busy with cars in the summer.

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46.2 km

Birchen Hat

Forest

48.5 km

Ornamental Drive – Bolderwood and Rhinefield Redwoods

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful steady climb through the tall redwood trees of Bolderwood and Rhinefield. Can get a little hectic with cars in the summer on the narrow road.

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49.3 km

View of New Forest from Quiet Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A few cars now and then. Best experienced at sunset :)

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53.3 km

Downhill to Brockenhurst

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Awesome views from the top, look out for the cranes at Southampton Docks on a clear day. Freewheel all the way back to Brockenhurst.

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57.2 km

Wilverley Plain

Highlight • Natural

Popular with hikers, Wilverley Plain or the Wilverley Enclosure is a mix of open commonland and woodland. If it is the iconic New Forest Ponies you are looking for, this …

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