Castleman Trailway – Ashley Heath Halt loop from Ringwood School

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Castleman Trailway – Ashley Heath Halt loop from Ringwood School

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Castleman Trailway – Ashley Heath Halt loop from Ringwood School

03:17

46.0km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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33.8 km

Bedborough Plantation

Forest

35.7 km

Castlemain Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful natural area that is a stone throws away from streets.

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36.6 km

Ferndown Forest

Forest

41.2 km

Castleman Trailway

Highlight • Trail

Great tracks - Fantastic for commuting between new forest & Poole 95% off road

Rideable double wide all year round (Can be muddy after a lot of rain)

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41.5 km

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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41.5 km

Moors River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Easy going track, hard compact.

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41.9 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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43.2 km

Ashley Heath Halt

Highlight • Historical Site

Useful convenience store around the corner.

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43.3 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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