Highwood Ford – Ocknell Plain loop from Poulner

Bike touring routes & trails

Highwood Ford – Ocknell Plain loop from Poulner

Moderate

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Highwood Ford – Ocknell Plain loop from Poulner

02:11

37.0km

170m

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: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.03 km

Highwood Ford

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely area to take a break or some time out with friends and family.
Shallow stream, sandy banks, grassed areas and car parking.

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5.95 km

The Red Shoot

Highlight • Rest Area

Well-placed, bike-friendly pub with plenty of outdoor seating - good for a mid-ride stop-off. Open daily lunchtimes and evenings.

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6.52 km

Salasim Copse

Forest

6.66 km

Scenic Road Through New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Close to Linwood, the road passes the Milkham Inclosure to the south east and Amie's Wood to the north west. This is a quiet road, which benefits from running parallel with the A31 that takes most of the traffic.

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7.98 km

High Corner Gravel Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

This gravel trail leads up to the High Corner Inn, a popular pub dating from the 17th century. You are very likely to see wild New Forest Ponies up here.

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8.81 km

Spring Bushes

Forest

10.7 km

Ocknell Plain

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This quiet section of road cuts through Ocknell Plain, a region of open heathland dotted with grazing ponies, horses and even donkeys.

The area was used for the Stoney Cross …

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21.5 km

Free-Roaming Ponies in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

Excellent road to hold pace on with the wind behind you or to steamy enjoy the views on a clear sunny day.

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29.2 km

The Royal Oak and New Forest Wildlife

Highlight (Segment) • Pub

Get closer to nature, but watch out though, you will find many animals wondering wild across and down the roads!

When you visit The New Forest there are a group …

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33.6 km