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Ellingham, Harbridge And Ibsley

Bratley Water Crossing – Highwood Ford loop from Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Hampshire
New Forest
Ellingham, Harbridge And Ibsley

Bratley Water Crossing – Highwood Ford loop from Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley

Moderate

4.5

(6)

71

riders

Bratley Water Crossing – Highwood Ford loop from Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley

02:58

38.1km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.87 km

Heathland Gravel Track, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Fantastic section of the forest on a slight hill. Open heathland with ponies and colourful heather.

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2

8.64 km

Open forest track on one of the highest open heathland areas in the New Forest.

The track makes up part of the Fordingbridge Off-road Cycle Trail.

Enjoy the wide and …

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3

9.04 km

12.8 km

Highland Water Inclosure

Forest

5

16.2 km

Bratley Water Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

Scenic gravel track over small stream

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19.6 km

South Oakley Inclosure

Forest

7

20.1 km

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The New Forest is known for its great gravel roads and this is a perfect one leading into it.

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8

20.8 km

Mill Lane Fords, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Travelling along Mill Lane takes you from civilisation into the New Forest proper. Or vice versa. As befits its name, there are two fords to cross along the road which …

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9

24.2 km

Long, flat, wide gravel trail - perfect for avoiding Burley village or the cars in the main road.

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10

37.9 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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38.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

10.6 km

8.36 km

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

15.4 km

3.64 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

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Friday 13 November

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