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Castleman Trailway – Bratley Water Crossing loop from West Moors

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
East Dorset
West Moors

Castleman Trailway – Bratley Water Crossing loop from West Moors

Moderate

4.0

(2)

33

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Castleman Trailway – Bratley Water Crossing loop from West Moors

03:29

43.3km

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: February 6, 2026

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2.79 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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2

4.18 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.

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13.6 km

Great Linford Inclosure

Forest

4

14.9 km

Greenford Bottom Gravel Trail

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Beautiful place for a picnic

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5

17.0 km

Heathland Gravel Track, New Forest National Park

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Fantastic section of the forest on a slight hill. Open heathland with ponies and colourful heather.

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6

17.8 km

Fordingbridge Off-Road Cycle Trail – Heathland Summit, New Forest National Park

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Open forest track on one of the highest open heathland areas in the New Forest.

The track makes up part of the Fordingbridge Off-road Cycle Trail.

Enjoy the wide and flowing golden-yellow tracks that make this area so great to ride.

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7

22.1 km

Bratley Water Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

Scenic gravel track over small stream

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25.6 km

South Oakley Inclosure

Forest

9

26.1 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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10

37.0 km

Castleman Trailway — gravel route from Ringwood

Highlight • Cycleway

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.

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43.3 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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21.9 km

11.7 km

4.15 km

2.87 km

2.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

13.5 km

2.87 km

950 m

603 m

247 m

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