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Rufus Stone – Furzey Gardens loop from Brook

Rufus Stone – Furzey Gardens loop from Brook

Moderate

5.0

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Rufus Stone – Furzey Gardens loop from Brook

01:11

21.5km

230m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: March 27, 2026

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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2.34 km

Rufus Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

The Rufus Stone stands in the spot where King William II, also known as Rufus, was fatally wounded by an arrow during a hunting outing in the forest during medieval times.

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3.04 km

View of New Forest National Park at Sunset

Highlight • Viewpoint

start in Minstead near the trusty servant then you'll need to find the gravel track on up the hill past the village hall then you will pick the route up

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3.15 km

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

Leads to an underpass to avoid crossing the main road

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7.88 km

Ocknell Plain, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural

Popular with hikers and birders, the road slices straight through Ocknell Plain. Another of the prime spots to see wild ponies roaming in the New Forest. During WW2, it was …

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8.23 km

Slufters Inclosure Gravel Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Mega downhill gravel section, pick up some speed and bomb it all the way back to the road, or cruise down with minimal effort and enjoy the scenery.

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11.2 km

Winding Road in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural

Great ride

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11.4 km

Canadian War Memorial, New Forest

Highlight • Monument

War memorial for the Canadian forces who trained here before sailing to Normandy for the D'Day landings.

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17.5 km

Furzey Gardens is a hidden gem nestled away in the New Forest National Park. The gardens are fit with a plethora of rare and unusual plants, 40 fairy doors, and a cosy thatched tearoom selling hot drinks and cakes.

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21.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

6.64 km

2.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

6.25 km

1.95 km

612 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

28°C

16°C

0 %

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Rufus Stone – Furzey Gardens loop from Brook

Rufus Stone

View of New Forest National Park at Sunset

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Ocknell Plain, New Forest National Park

Slufters Inclosure Gravel Descent

Winding Road in New Forest National Park

Canadian War Memorial, New Forest

Furzey Gardens

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