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Bratley Water Crossing loop from Sopley

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Bratley Water Crossing loop from Sopley

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Bratley Water Crossing loop from Sopley

02:59

41.8km

270m

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: March 1, 2026

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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Gravel Path Through New Forest National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

I'd highly recommend this section of the New Forest for gravel cycling. You'll make your way through giant Redwoods in a truly picturesque setting.

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18.0 km

Dames Slough Inclosure

Forest

20.9 km

Winding Forest Path in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

They get wet, so make sure you prep properly for your excursion

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21.1 km

Forest Path in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

Heading towards Bolderwood through Forest inclosures

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23.5 km

Deer Sanctuary in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural

Keep nice and quiet and you can get close

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24.2 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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25.6 km

Bratley Water Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

Scenic gravel track over small stream

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29.0 km

South Oakley Inclosure

Forest

29.5 km

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The New Forest is known for its great gravel roads and this is a perfect one leading into it.

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34.1 km

Burley Road Downhill, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

At over 5km long, Burley Road is a great stretch of smooth tarmac. To put a smile on your face, head north for a downhill run into the pretty village …

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41.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

10.7 km

3.84 km

218 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

14.5 km

2.47 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 23 May

26°C

12°C

0 %

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