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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Christchurch
Highcliffe And Walkford

View of the Needles – Wilverley Plain loop from Hinton Admiral

Moderate

4.8

(4)

126

riders

View of the Needles – Wilverley Plain loop from Hinton Admiral

02:13

53.8km

260m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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After 36.2 km for 189 m

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A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.35 km

Barton-on-Sea Clifftop View of The Needles

Highlight • Natural

Grassy clifftop areas, with great views of the Isle of Wight and The Needles. Good for a picnic in warm weather.

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8.41 km

Sandpit Copse

Forest

3

9.93 km

View of the Needles

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent views on a clear day but can be a struggle with the coastal winds on a rough day - avoid the coastal path in storm conditions as shingle from the beach can be thrown up and make it dangerous.

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4

30.2 km

Bench overlooking Hatchet Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hatchet Pond is the largest area of fresh water in the New Forest and is home to a diverse array of wildlife. From Beaulieu Road, you can drop into the …

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5

32.0 km

A stunning, dead straight, pan flat section of tarmac with views across to the Isle of Wight on a clear day. Excellent fun if you catch the wind in the …

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36.3 km

Ivy Wood

Forest

7

39.5 km

Brookley Road, Brockenhurst

Highlight • Settlement

Brockenhurst is considered the heart of the forest, owing to its excellent railway link to London, Southampton and the South West.

The high street area is Brookley Road, which has a number of restaurants and cafes and two small supermarkets.

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8

40.2 km

Downhill to Brockenhurst

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Awesome views from the top, look out for the cranes at Southampton Docks on a clear day. Freewheel all the way back to Brockenhurst.

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9

44.1 km

Wilverley Plain

Highlight • Natural

Popular with hikers, Wilverley Plain or the Wilverley Enclosure is a mix of open commonland and woodland. If it is the iconic New Forest Ponies you are looking for, this …

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10

45.7 km

Wootton Bridge Road Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A smooth scenic section of road which crosses the Avon Water at Wootton Bridge. Here you can enjoy a peaceful picnic area next to the stream.

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B

53.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.0 km

3.07 km

2.34 km

965 m

320 m

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.8 km

2.36 km

322 m

263 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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