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Through the Forest Trail – Moors Valley Forest Trails loop from West Moors

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Through the Forest Trail – Moors Valley Forest Trails loop from West Moors

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Through the Forest Trail – Moors Valley Forest Trails loop from West Moors

01:36

18.7km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.66 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.

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3.00 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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4.39 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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5.42 km

Through the Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Through the Forest route is a great ride for somebody who has some basic off-road riding skills, but exciting enough for everyone. It’s a nice narrow single track that winds its way through a super cool forest with nice tight bends and turns. It is a good route for the younger riders too, as long as they have a decent amount of bike experience. Just follow the rectangular posts with blue arrows.

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5.87 km

Moors Valley Forest Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Great loop through the forest all well maintained with some rocks and duckboards. Good for CX practice or a fun ride with the kids. Go to the reception/cafe from the car park and head off to the right past the cycle hire shop, then follow the through the forest arrows. There are maps and Bike hire available from the shop. Also the play area, trail walks and cafe can keep all the family entertained.

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7.03 km

Moors Valley Country Park — Play Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Moors Valley Country Park is a great place for a family day out. There is such a range of activities here, from Go Ape, to mountain bike trails, to fishing.

The tracks for cycling range from wide open forest tracks to singletrack through the forest. There is also a bike park and pump track where you can test your bike handling skills.

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8.84 km

Junction of Gravel Tracks

Highlight • Cycleway

Every track is a new adventure

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17.2 km

Buds & Beans Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Gorgeous little cafe with good cake, coffee and toasties.

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18.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.47 km

6.30 km

3.02 km

462 m

378 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

2.79 km

1,000 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 8 May

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Through the Forest Trail – Moors Valley Forest Trails loop from West Moors

The Castleman Trailway

Castleman Trailway

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

Through the Forest Trail

Moors Valley Forest Trails

Moors Valley Country Park — Play Trail

Junction of Gravel Tracks

Buds & Beans Cafe

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