New Forest Ponies – Rhinefield Ornamental Drive loop from Minstead

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New Forest Ponies – Rhinefield Ornamental Drive loop from Minstead

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New Forest Ponies – Rhinefield Ornamental Drive loop from Minstead

01:51

26.0km

170m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.9 km for 327 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.74 km

Parkhill Inclosure

Forest

11.3 km

New Forest Ponies

Highlight • Natural

These beautiful creatures roam all over the New Forest. So sad to see that tens of them are still killed or injured by careless drivers each year.

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13.6 km

Woodland Trail in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

These off road linking trails are a haven for cyclists who want to avoid busier roads. Leafy and quiet

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14.2 km

Gravel Path Near Brockenhurst

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet track.

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14.7 km

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

Nice few minute section between houses, quite a few potholes, so take care if it has rained, and watch for cars.

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16.4 km

Scenic Road Through New Forest National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice, peaceful stretch of road with great views - especially at sunset.

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17.8 km

Woodland Path Entrance, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

18.7 km

Rhinefield Ornamental Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the best roads to cycle in the forest.

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23.3 km

Portuguese Fireplace Memorial

Highlight • Structure

The site of a hutted camp occupied by a Portuguese army unit during the first World War. This unit assisted the depleted local labour force in producing timber for the …

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26.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.59 km

7.16 km

5.26 km

2.51 km

2.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

2.13 km

1.29 km

336 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

7°C

5 %

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New Forest Ponies – Rhinefield Ornamental Drive loop from Minstead

New Forest Ponies

Woodland Trail in New Forest National Park

Gravel Path Near Brockenhurst

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Scenic Road Through New Forest National Park

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Rhinefield Ornamental Drive

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