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Castleman Trailway – Ashley Heath Halt loop from West Moors

Castleman Trailway – Ashley Heath Halt loop from West Moors

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Castleman Trailway – Ashley Heath Halt loop from West Moors

02:24

39.4km

130m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.79 km for 246 m

After 31.4 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.12 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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2.78 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 …

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5.01 km

Moors Valley Country Park — Play Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Moors Valley Country Park is a great place for a family day out. There is such a range of activities here, from Go Ape, to mountain bike trails, to fishing. …

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25.7 km

Fir Walk

Forest

26.2 km

Ford at New Forest National Park

Highlight • Bridge

Took a break at this stream and enjoyed the scenery. You need to cross the stream via a ford which I guess means getting a bit wet when it floods - no problem on the day I cycled over it.

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31.4 km

The Raymond Brown Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

33.7 km

Castleman Trailway — gravel route from Ringwood

Highlight • Cycleway

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 - …

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35.3 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 - …

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35.3 km

Ashley Heath Halt

Highlight • Historical Site

Useful convenience store around the corner.

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37.0 km

The Castleman Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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 …

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39.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

9.15 km

7.76 km

4.04 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

14.8 km

4.93 km

1.53 km

1.20 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

26°C

16°C

10 %

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Castleman Trailway – Ashley Heath Halt loop from West Moors

Castleman Trailway

Castleman Trailway

Moors Valley Country Park — Play Trail

Ford at New Forest National Park

Castleman Trailway — gravel route from Ringwood

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

Ashley Heath Halt

The Castleman Trailway

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