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Hawkhill Trail loop — New Forest National Park

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Hawkhill Trail loop — New Forest National Park

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4.8

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Hawkhill Trail loop — New Forest National Park

01:21

14.6km

70m

Cycling

This family-friendly route follows gravel trails and airfield pathways to provide a traffic-free cycle ride that uncovers some of the most interesting features of Beaulieu Airfield.

Just north of the main airfield, hidden in the woods of Hawkhill Inclosure were the bomb storage and preparation areas. Fuses, fittings and tail…

by New Forest National Park

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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16 m

Round Pond, Lodge Heath

Highlight • Lake

Roundhill Campsite is situated on the picturesque woodland road crossing Lodge Heath, between Beaulieu and Brockenhurst.

It’s a great base for those wanting to explore the New Forest National Park …

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5.01 km

Gravel paths through Denny Wood

Highlight • Cycleway

Denny Wood is a superb ancient and ornamental woodland. You are likely to see fallow and roe deer amongst the beech and oak trees as you cycle along the traffic-free gravel route.

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5.66 km

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice smooth gravel riding on the national cycle route. Busy with cyclists of all abilities at the weekend.

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13.4 km

Opened in 1942, RAF Beaulieu was used by both British and American forces during the Second World War. The airstrip and surrounding roads are now traffic free cycling and walking paths with some sections being used to fly model planes.

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14.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

2.19 km

271 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

599 m

271 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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April 25, 2024

This family-friendly route follows gravel trails and airfield pathways to provide a traffic-free cycle ride that uncovers some of the most interesting features of Beaulieu Airfield.
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Just north of the main airfield, hidden in the woods of Hawkhill Inclosure were the bomb storage and preparation areas

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Round Pond, Lodge Heath

Gravel paths through Denny Wood

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Beaulieu Heath

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