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Holmsley WWII Airfield – Holmsley Passage loop from Christchurch

Holmsley WWII Airfield – Holmsley Passage loop from Christchurch

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Holmsley WWII Airfield – Holmsley Passage loop from Christchurch

02:37

49.1km

290m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.1 km

Holmsley WWII Airfield

Highlight (Segment) • Parking

Leads to a single track, car park nearby if you need it at the turn off of Forest Road. Holmsley campsite located here, could be a good base / stopping point for overnight.

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13.9 km

Holmsley Inclosure

Forest

15.0 km

Holmsley Passage

Highlight • Climb

Holmsley Passage is a street near the village of Burley in the New Forest National Park. It is part of the Castleman’s Corkscrew Trailway, a walking, cycling and horse riding …

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15.3 km

Castleman’s Corkscrew Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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19.4 km

Castle Hill Lane

Highlight • Trail

Hard compact gravel track, watch out for horses around the brends.

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22.8 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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27.2 km

Bratley Water Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

Scenic gravel track over small stream

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30.7 km

South Oakley Inclosure

Forest

30.8 km

Woodland Gravel Trail, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is a lovely section of woodland gravel that spans for miles through the New Forest National Park. It's a smooth double gravel track cutting through pine trees, with a …

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37.8 km

Burley Road Downhill, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

At over 5km long, Burley Road is a great stretch of smooth tarmac. To put a smile on your face, head north for a downhill run into the pretty village …

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49.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

11.1 km

7.54 km

6.01 km

1.38 km

160 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

18.6 km

7.62 km

1.28 km

158 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

25°C

13°C

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Holmsley WWII Airfield – Holmsley Passage loop from Christchurch

Holmsley WWII Airfield

Holmsley Passage

Castleman’s Corkscrew Railway Path

Castle Hill Lane

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Bratley Water Crossing

Woodland Gravel Trail, New Forest National Park

Burley Road Downhill, New Forest National Park

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