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Castlemain Trailway – Lady Wimborne Bridge loop from St. Leonards and St. Ives

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St. Leonards And St. Ives

Castlemain Trailway – Lady Wimborne Bridge loop from St. Leonards and St. Ives

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Castlemain Trailway – Lady Wimborne Bridge loop from St. Leonards and St. Ives

03:39

48.6km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.6 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.19 km

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

Highlight • Historical Site

Castleman trailway: Travel from Ringwood to Poole along the disused Southampton to Dorchester railway line on this easy cycle and walking route. Route highlights include 3 lovely country parks - Avon Heath Country Park, Moors Valley Country Park and Upton Country Park.
The trail runs for a distance of about 15 miles on a fairly flat path so it's a good ride for families or anyone looking for an easy, sheltered walk.

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2.57 km

Castleman Trailway

Highlight • Trail

The Castleman Trailway used to be part of the railway line running between Dorchester and Southampton. It is named after Charles Castleman, who was responsible for building the railway. The railway line closed in 1964.

The full Castleman Trailway is 16.5 miles in length. The route is generally flat gravel and is marked by green and yellow signs.

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2.89 km

The Castleman Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Castleman Trailway was once part of the railway connecting Dorchester to Southampton and is named after Charles Castleman, the man who oversaw its construction. The railway ceased operations in 1964. The Castleman Trailway offers a mostly flat gravel path with the route clearly marked by green and yellow signs.

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7.84 km

Ferndown Forest

Forest

8.17 km

Castlemain Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful natural area that is a stone throws away from streets.

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10.7 km

Uddens Plantation

Forest

16.0 km

Canford Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

After all, the bridge is from 1813.

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23.5 km

Upton Country Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Upton Country Park is a country park in Poole, Dorset. It has 160 acres of gardens, woodland and parkland, as well as a Grade II* listed Georgian mansion house. The park offers free admission and regular events and activities for all ages. You can enjoy the tea rooms, art gallery, walled garden with summer splash fountain, adventure playground and more. The park is also part of the Castleman Trailway, a walking, cycling and horse riding route that follows the old railway line.

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31.2 km

Lady Wimborne Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1853 under the name of Bridge 77, this rather elaborate bridge is on the Canford Estate and straddles the Stour Valley Way. Likely named for the first Lady Wimbourne, the bridge ceased to function for rail traffic in 1977. You can walk underneath it and climb the steps to the top.

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46.5 km

Moors Valley Forest Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Great loop through the forest all well maintained with some rocks and duckboards. Good for CX practice or a fun ride with the kids. Go to the reception/cafe from the car park and head off to the right past the cycle hire shop, then follow the through the forest arrows. There are maps and Bike hire available from the shop. Also the play area, trail walks and cafe can keep all the family entertained.

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48.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

12.6 km

10.9 km

5.11 km

3.28 km

110 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

12.5 km

9.87 km

3.93 km

204 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

7°C

58 %

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Castlemain Trailway – Lady Wimborne Bridge loop from St. Leonards and St. Ives

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

Castleman Trailway

The Castleman Trailway

Castlemain Trailway

Canford Bridge

Upton Country Park

Lady Wimborne Bridge

Moors Valley Forest Trails

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