Through the Forest Trail – Moors Valley Forest Trails loop from Ferndown

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Through the Forest Trail – Moors Valley Forest Trails loop from Ferndown

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Through the Forest Trail – Moors Valley Forest Trails loop from Ferndown

02:55

35.4km

170m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Whitesheet Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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Moors Valley Country Park — Play Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

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Through the Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Through the Forest route is a great ride for somebody who has some basic off-road riding skills, but exciting enough for everyone. It’s a nice narrow single track that …

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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 …

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Castleman Trailway — gravel route from Ringwood

Highlight • Cycleway

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 - …

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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 - …

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30.0 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 …

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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 …

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