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Matchams Forest Trail – Matchams Forest Main Track loop from West Moors

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
East Dorset
St. Leonards And St. Ives

Matchams Forest Trail – Matchams Forest Main Track loop from West Moors

Moderate

4.4

(5)

20

hikers

Matchams Forest Trail – Matchams Forest Main Track loop from West Moors

02:26

9.56km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

553 m

Matchams Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

Easy going and not to many people.

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2

777 m

3

1.90 km

Straight gravel trail in Hurn Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Huge dead straight gravel roads with smaller single tracks leading off. Great for a bit of exercise or family outing in a quieter area compared to Moors Valley

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4

5.02 km

Always good to find somewhere to rest awhile!

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5

5.74 km

Matchams Forest Main Track

Highlight • Trail

Easy going, just watch out for families and dogs.

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B

9.56 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

1.81 km

302 m

Surfaces

7.88 km

1.27 km

393 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

July 27, 2023,Hurn Forest Return
Trail testing for a friend who is in a wheelchair, but wants to start going on trails. Very good place for him to start at.
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