Beechen Lane Gravel Track – Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway loop from Lymington Pier

Beechen Lane Gravel Track – Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway loop from Lymington Pier

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Beechen Lane Gravel Track – Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway loop from Lymington Pier

02:42

49.4km

270m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.1 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

10.7 km

New Copse Inclosure

Forest

13.3 km

Parkhill Inclosure

Forest

15.3 km

Beechen Lane Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Travelling straight through the Pondhead Inclosure and the Park Ground Inclosure, Beechen Lane is a hardpacked gravel delight. The woodlands on either side create a sense of peace, calm.

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22.3 km

Black Knowl, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wide open gravel trails run alongside this large scenic moorland.

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23.9 km

Whitefield Moor

Highlight • Natural

Several sealed roads cross this open moor which is popular with many of the New Forest’s wild horses (and cattle).

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24.7 km

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

Nice few minute section between houses, quite a few potholes, so take care if it has rained, and watch for cars.

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28.8 km

Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Known as the Castleman's Corkscrew, this former Southampton to Dorchester railway line is an excellent flat gravel track. It forms a section of National Cycle Network 2 that connects Brockenhurst …

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30.6 km

Old Railway Bridge at Set Thorns Inclosure

Highlight • Trail

The bridge is along the boundary of the Set Thorns Inclosure, with the old railway line passing through the northern tip of the tall pine and oak woodland.

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36.1 km

South Sway Secret Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice little bridle way joining the south end of Sway and the Wainsford Road Winder bridle way, excellent bit of “locals” favourite gravel riding.

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43.7 km

Salt Marshes and New Forest Coast

Highlight • Forest

Stunning place for bird watching or picnics

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49.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

14.3 km

9.52 km

6.18 km

2.87 km

759 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

21.3 km

2.95 km

2.60 km

753 m

413 m

Elevation

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Highest point (50 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 10 October

16°C

9°C

18 %

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Comments

October 18, 2021,From the Forest to the Sea

Really nice route, but I'd probably miss out the bridleway from Lymington to Boldre along the river as it was pure bog. The road looks like a better option along there.