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The Old Level Crossing – Holmsley WWII Airfield loop from Poors Common SSSI

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The Old Level Crossing – Holmsley WWII Airfield loop from Poors Common SSSI

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The Old Level Crossing – Holmsley WWII Airfield loop from Poors Common SSSI

02:10

8.39km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.47 km

Picnic Spot Among Fallen Trees, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

take a seat on the fallen trees for a lovely view

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3.56 km

Castleman Corkscrew Disused Railway Path

Highlight • Trail

The path continues onward here towards Burley, however we wanted to go back for cake at the Holmsley tearooms so looped back.

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3.76 km

Castleman’s Corkscrew Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Long, flat, wide gravel trail - perfect for avoiding Burley village or the cars in the main road.

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3.89 km

The Old Level Crossing

Highlight • Structure

Lovely spot out in the New Forest if you're walking along the heath near the Youth Hostel you can stop here and there is a shop.

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4.31 km

Castleman’s Corkscrew Railway Path, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Keep a sharp eye out along the edges of route, original steel work can still be seen from the railway, such as signal gantry bases that were just cut close to the ground when the railway was closed and demolished.

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6.97 km

Holmsley WWII Airfield

Highlight (Segment) • Parking

Leads to a single track, car park nearby if you need it at the turn off of Forest Road. Holmsley campsite located here, could be a good base / stopping point for overnight.

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8.39 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.87 km

1.37 km

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

2.30 km

1.25 km

1.13 km

147 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 30 May

22°C

12°C

12 %

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The Old Level Crossing – Holmsley WWII Airfield loop from Poors Common SSSI

Picnic Spot Among Fallen Trees, New Forest National Park

Castleman Corkscrew Disused Railway Path

Castleman’s Corkscrew Railway Path

The Old Level Crossing

Castleman’s Corkscrew Railway Path, New Forest National Park

Holmsley WWII Airfield

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