Path Along the Railway Line – Hawthorne Road loop from Christchurch

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Path Along the Railway Line – Hawthorne Road loop from Christchurch

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Path Along the Railway Line – Hawthorne Road loop from Christchurch

01:10

10.6km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.04 km

Brick Arch Bridge on National Cycle Route 2

Highlight • Cycleway

Route: 2 Part of which runs south of the New Forest..

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2.00 km

Water Crossing at Rural Road Intersection

Highlight • River

If its Deep you can always use the bridge

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2.16 km

Graffiti Wall Underpass

Highlight • Structure

2.79 km

Muddy Path Behind the Railway Track

Highlight • Trail

As you can see from the photo, massive puddles 😉

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3.56 km

Path Along the Railway Line

Highlight • Cycleway

can get muddy during the winter

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5.65 km

Shears Brook Crossing

Highlight • Trail

6.87 km

Granite Ford Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

There's a bridge, so no problem getting past.

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9.28 km

Hawthorne Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Emerging out of Christchurch, the roads are very quick to turn rural. Enjoy leaving the town behind with ease as you head towards the New Forest.

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.65 km

2.53 km

2.42 km

Surfaces

3.34 km

3.12 km

2.69 km

1.45 km

Elevation

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Path Along the Railway Line – Hawthorne Road loop from Christchurch

Brick Arch Bridge on National Cycle Route 2

Water Crossing at Rural Road Intersection

Graffiti Wall Underpass

Muddy Path Behind the Railway Track

Path Along the Railway Line

Shears Brook Crossing

Granite Ford Crossing

Hawthorne Road

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