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Castleman’s Corkscrew and Linford Bottom — New Forest trails

Castleman’s Corkscrew and Linford Bottom — New Forest trails

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Castleman’s Corkscrew and Linford Bottom — New Forest trails

03:44

43.5km

290m

Gravel riding

Explore the enchanting western side of the forest with this gently undulating 27-mile (44 km) loop. There are some short sections of road but most of the Tour uses the compact gravel trails dedicated to cyclists.

Head towards Burley along the wide former Southampton to Dorchester railway line known as…

Last updated: October 9, 2024

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3.50 km

Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Known as the Castleman's Corkscrew, this former Southampton to Dorchester railway line is an excellent flat gravel track. It forms a section of National Cycle Network 2 that connects Brockenhurst …

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9.15 km

Station House Tea Rooms, Holmsley

Highlight • Cafe

The tea room is in a lovely building with some great items dotted about relating to the railway. The cakes looked amazing but went for a savoury option on this visit.

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19.6 km

Linford Bottom

Highlight • River

Linford Bottom is a tranquil spot near Linwood with a pretty brook and woodland inclosure. An ideal setting for a picnic and a paddle.

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31.4 km

Portuguese Fireplace Memorial

Highlight • Structure

The site of a hutted camp occupied by a Portuguese army unit during the first World War. This unit assisted the depleted local labour force in producing timber for the …

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36.7 km

Dead Oak Trees at Hursthill Inclosure

Highlight • Forest

'Dead tree moor' is a collection of dead oak trees in a flooded part of Hursthill Inclosure. It’s an unusual and slightly eerie sight.

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43.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

13.7 km

11.1 km

2.12 km

1.35 km

376 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

12.5 km

1.11 km

584 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Castleman’s Corkscrew and Linford Bottom — New Forest trails

Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway

Station House Tea Rooms, Holmsley

Linford Bottom

Portuguese Fireplace Memorial

Dead Oak Trees at Hursthill Inclosure

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