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New Forest National Park – Rufus Stone loop from West Wellow

Moderate

7

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New Forest National Park – Rufus Stone loop from West Wellow

02:55

41.3km

350m

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: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.30 km for 252 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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11.5 km

King's Garn Gutter Inclosure

Forest

2

16.1 km

Slufters Inclosure Gravel Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Mega downhill gravel section, pick up some speed and bomb it all the way back to the road, or cruise down with minimal effort and enjoy the scenery.

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3

19.0 km

Great ride

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4

19.3 km

Canadian War Memorial, New Forest

Highlight • Monument

War memorial for the Canadian forces who trained here before sailing to Normandy for the D'Day landings.

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5

20.5 km

New Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just a beautiful section of hilly forest, not rocky and not a mountain, but lovely

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6

22.0 km

7

28.0 km

Leads to an underpass to avoid crossing the main road

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8

28.1 km

start in Minstead near the trusty servant then you'll need to find the gravel track on up the hill past the village hall then you will pick the route up

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9

28.8 km

Rufus Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

The Rufus Stone stands in the spot where King William II, also known as Rufus, was fatally wounded by an arrow during a hunting outing in the forest during medieval times.

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29.9 km

Pipers Copse

Forest

B

41.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

6.57 km

6.15 km

2.59 km

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

11.3 km

7.11 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Sunday 11 October

19°C

12°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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