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Ashley Heath Halt – Castleman Trailway loop from Victoria Park

Ashley Heath Halt – Castleman Trailway loop from Victoria Park

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Ashley Heath Halt – Castleman Trailway loop from Victoria Park

02:44

45.3km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.07 km for 122 m

After 37.3 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.44 km

View of the River Stour

Highlight • Viewpoint

17.8 km

Straight gravel trail in Hurn Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Huge dead straight gravel roads with smaller single tracks leading off. Great for a bit of exercise or family outing in a quieter area compared to Moors Valley

Tip by

27.9 km

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

Highlight • Historical Site

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 - Avon Heath Country Park, Moors Valley Country Park and Upton Country Park.
The trail runs for a distance of about 15 miles on a fairly flat path so it's a good ride for families or anyone looking for an easy, sheltered walk.

Tip by

27.9 km

Ashley Heath Halt

Highlight • Historical Site

Useful convenience store around the corner.

Tip by

29.3 km

Castleman Trailway

Highlight • Trail

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 railway line closed in 1964.

The full Castleman Trailway is 16.5 miles in length. The route is generally flat gravel and is marked by green and yellow signs.

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29.6 km

The Castleman Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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 1964. The Castleman Trailway offers a mostly flat gravel path with the route clearly marked by green and yellow signs.

Tip by

29.9 km

Castleman Trailway

Highlight • Trail

Great tracks - Fantastic for commuting between new forest & Poole 95% off road

Rideable double wide all year round (Can be muddy after a lot of rain)

Tip by

34.5 km

Ferndown Forest

Forest

34.9 km

Castlemain Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful natural area that is a stone throws away from streets.

Tip by

37.4 km

Uddens Plantation

Forest

45.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

10.4 km

10.2 km

5.97 km

4.52 km

1.21 km

119 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

18.0 km

4.27 km

3.19 km

553 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

30°C

15°C

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Ashley Heath Halt – Castleman Trailway loop from Victoria Park

View of the River Stour

Straight gravel trail in Hurn Forest

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

Ashley Heath Halt

Castleman Trailway

The Castleman Trailway

Castleman Trailway

Castlemain Trailway

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