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South West England

View of Godshill – Telegraph Hill loop from Downton

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South West England

View of Godshill – Telegraph Hill loop from Downton

Easy

5.0

(2)

37

riders

View of Godshill – Telegraph Hill loop from Downton

01:00

22.8km

160m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

105 m

The Borough Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and bacon pannini 😜

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2

1.03 km

The Moot and Moot House, Downton

Highlight • Historical Site

Hidden away in the tiny village of Downton, the Moot is the remains of an 11th century motte and bailey castle. Like much of this region, Downton is the home …

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3

8.60 km

View of Godshill

Highlight • Forest

Great views across the New Forest

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4

12.3 km

Free-Roaming Ponies in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

Excellent road to hold pace on with the wind behind you or to steamy enjoy the views on a clear sunny day.

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5

14.4 km

Telegraph Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

The name, Telegraph Hill, was given to this spot after it was used as a semaphore station from 1795. Before then, it was called Plowed Garlic Hill. No sign of …

Tip by

6

14.6 km

Telegraph Hill Summit

Highlight • Forest

Telegraph Hill 128.2m P25.3 (420ft)
New Forest NP Definitive List summit

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7

22.0 km

Unnamed Highlight

Highlight • Other

8

22.2 km

Downton Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Downton is a charming village situated along the River Avon. A Roman villa has been discovered here, and on high ground, the remains of an Iron Age hillfort are still …

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B

22.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

3.10 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 8 October

18°C

9°C

77 %

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