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Castleman Trailway – The Castleman Trailway loop from West Moors

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Castleman Trailway – The Castleman Trailway loop from West Moors

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Castleman Trailway – The Castleman Trailway loop from West Moors

03:27

43.1km

270m

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 12, 2026

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New Forest National Park

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2.79 km

Castleman Trailway

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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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4.18 km

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

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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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13.6 km

Great Linford Inclosure

Forest

16.8 km

Heathland Gravel Track, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Fantastic section of the forest on a slight hill. Open heathland with ponies and colourful heather.

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17.6 km

Fordingbridge Off-Road Cycle Trail – Heathland Summit, New Forest National Park

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Open forest track on one of the highest open heathland areas in the New Forest.

The track makes up part of the Fordingbridge Off-road Cycle Trail.

Enjoy the wide and …

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21.9 km

Bratley Water Crossing

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Scenic gravel track over small stream

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25.4 km

South Oakley Inclosure

Forest

25.8 km

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The New Forest is known for its great gravel roads and this is a perfect one leading into it.

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36.7 km

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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40.0 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 …

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43.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

11.8 km

4.13 km

2.87 km

2.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

13.5 km

2.87 km

950 m

603 m

247 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 15 May

14°C

3°C

72 %

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Castleman Trailway – The Castleman Trailway loop from West Moors

Castleman Trailway

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

Heathland Gravel Track, New Forest National Park

Fordingbridge Off-Road Cycle Trail – Heathland Summit, New Forest National Park

Bratley Water Crossing

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Castleman Trailway — gravel route from Ringwood

The Castleman Trailway

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