Hampton Ridge Gravel Track – Beechen Lane Gravel Track loop from Ringwood School

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Hampton Ridge Gravel Track – Beechen Lane Gravel Track loop from Ringwood School

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Hampton Ridge Gravel Track – Beechen Lane Gravel Track loop from Ringwood School

03:42

66.8km

510m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.54 km for 119 m

After 65.8 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

5.17 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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10.9 km

Hampton Ridge Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This scenic and gorse-lined gravel track takes you along Hampton Ridge. With sweeping views throughout, it’s a fine section.

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29.7 km

Acres Down South

Viewpoint

35.9 km

Beechen Lane Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Travelling straight through the Pondhead Inclosure and the Park Ground Inclosure, Beechen Lane is a hardpacked gravel delight. The woodlands on either side create a sense of peace, calm.

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38.1 km

Lyndhurst to Brockenhurst Gravel Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycling in the New Forest always gives you a great experience, and the Lyndhurst to Broeckenhurst gravel link is a super good, well-surfaced trail connecting route that takes you through the heart of this ancient forest woodland. The New Forest never fails to impress, a super nice ride section.

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39.2 km

Parkhill Inclosure

Forest

41.0 km

Standing Hat

Highlight • Historical Site

Check Forestry England website for a list of current car park closures.

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46.4 km

Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Known as the Castleman's Corkscrew, this former Southampton to Dorchester railway line is an excellent flat gravel track. It forms a section of National Cycle Network 2 that connects Brockenhurst with Burley. It was named after its founder Charles Castleman, and the meandering route it took.

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48.3 km

Old Railway Bridge at Set Thorns Inclosure

Highlight • Trail

The bridge is along the boundary of the Set Thorns Inclosure, with the old railway line passing through the northern tip of the tall pine and oak woodland.

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