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Bolderwood, Blissford Hill and Burley village loop — New Forest National Park

Bolderwood, Blissford Hill and Burley village loop — New Forest National Park

Moderate

4.8

(24)

324

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Bolderwood, Blissford Hill and Burley village loop — New Forest National Park

02:56

69.0km

480m

Road cycling

Explore the lesser well-known parts of the New Forest with this circuit that skirts along the western edge of the national park. Test your limits by conquering the area's steepest incline and enjoy the elevated plateau in the northern quadrant. You'll find plenty of places to eat, which are conveniently…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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New Forest National Park

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14.9 km

Ocknell Plain

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This quiet section of road cuts through Ocknell Plain, a region of open heathland dotted with grazing ponies, horses and even donkeys.

The area was used for the Stoney Cross …

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27.8 km

Hale Purlieu Road and Common

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Hale Purlieu is a quiet straight road, linking Woodgreen with Hatchet Green.

It's an excellent section of woodland road cycling which runs alongside Hale Purlieu common, an area managed by the National Trust.

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37.5 km

Blissford Hill (25% Gradient)

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Blissford Hill is known for its challenging gradient, which reaches a maximum incline of 25%. Known by cyclists as "The Wall", it's a rare section of the New Forest, more commonly known for its flat terrain.

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62.2 km

Wilverley Road

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This long straight road cuts through open heathland and passes over the Castleman's Corkscrew trail, a disused railway line.

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69.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.3 km

596 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.0 km

6.04 km

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Hale Purlieu Road and Common

Blissford Hill (25% Gradient)

Wilverley Road

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