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Castleman Trailway – The Castleman Trailway loop from Ferndown

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Castleman Trailway – The Castleman Trailway loop from Ferndown

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4.4

(13)

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Castleman Trailway – The Castleman Trailway loop from Ferndown

01:53

23.1km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.9 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.72 km

The Forest Inn

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6.26 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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7.64 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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10.9 km

Castleman Trailway

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Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway is a walking, cycling and horse riding route that follows much of the old railway line from Southampton to Dorchester. It is named after Charles Castleman, a …

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11.9 km

The Raymond Brown Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

14.2 km

Castleman Trailway — gravel route from Ringwood

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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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17.5 km

The Castleman Trailway

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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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17.8 km

Adder Crossing on the Castleman Trail

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Don’t pick them up!

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23.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

3.28 km

1.72 km

899 m

600 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

4.09 km

2.36 km

1.66 km

484 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Castleman Trailway – The Castleman Trailway loop from Ferndown

The Forest Inn

Castleman Trailway

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

Castleman Trailway

Castleman Trailway — gravel route from Ringwood

The Castleman Trailway

Adder Crossing on the Castleman Trail

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