Furzley Crossroads Signpost – Telegraph Hill loop from Shawford

Furzley Crossroads Signpost – Telegraph Hill loop from Shawford

Moderate

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Furzley Crossroads Signpost – Telegraph Hill loop from Shawford

04:02

93.8km

790m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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After 6.52 km for 203 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

5.11 km

Castle Copse

Forest

6.62 km

Hocombe Mead LNR

Nature Reserve

27.5 km

Furzley Crossroads Signpost

Highlight • Structure

Useful signpost and a choice of directions

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34.3 km

Telegraph Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

The name, Telegraph Hill, was given to this spot after it was used as a semaphore station from 1795. Before then, it was called Plowed Garlic Hill. No sign of …

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40.1 km

View of Godshill

Highlight • Forest

Great views across the New Forest

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49.2 km

Fir Walk

Forest

49.6 km

Ford at New Forest National Park

Highlight • Bridge

Took a break at this stream and enjoyed the scenery. You need to cross the stream via a ford which I guess means getting a bit wet when it floods - no problem on the day I cycled over it.

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50.2 km

Winding Road Through New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful flowing section of road which can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace or with the hammer down.

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55.7 km

Smooth Singletrack Road in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Cars can pass bikes if slow and careful on this road

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56.1 km

Milkham Junction, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views across the New Forest - as the area is quite high up the roads are reasonably exposed so it’s always worth checking which way the wind is blowing before heading out.

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58.1 km

Ocknell Plain, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural

Popular with hikers and birders, the road slices straight through Ocknell Plain. Another of the prime spots to see wild ponies roaming in the New Forest. During WW2, it was …

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93.8 km

End point

Train Station

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