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Castleman Trailway – The Castleman Trailway loop from West Moors

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Castleman Trailway – The Castleman Trailway loop from West Moors

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Castleman Trailway – The Castleman Trailway loop from West Moors

03:10

40.8km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.94 km for 94 m

After 31.5 km for 77 m

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Bus stop

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3.13 km

Castleman Trailway

Highlight • Trail

The Castleman Trailway used to be part of the railway line running between Dorchester and Southampton. It is named after Charles Castleman, who was responsible for building the railway. The …

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4.52 km

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

Highlight • Historical Site

Castleman trailway: Travel from Ringwood to Poole along the disused Southampton to Dorchester railway line on this easy cycle and walking route. Route highlights include 3 lovely country parks - …

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19.1 km

Milkham Inclosure

Forest

23.1 km

Scenic Road Through New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Close to Linwood, the road passes the Milkham Inclosure to the south east and Amie's Wood to the north west. This is a quiet road, which benefits from running parallel with the A31 that takes most of the traffic.

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24.5 km

Linwood Pound

Forest

27.5 km

Ford across Dockens Water

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lovely stopping off point.

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27.7 km

Highwood Ford

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely area to take a break or some time out with friends and family.
Shallow stream, sandy banks, grassed areas and car parking.

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33.0 km

Castleman Trailway

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Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway is a walking, cycling and horse riding route that follows much of the old railway line from Southampton to Dorchester. It is named after Charles Castleman, a …

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34.8 km

Castleman Trailway — gravel route from Ringwood

Highlight • Cycleway

Castleman trailway: Travel from Ringwood to Poole along the disused Southampton to Dorchester railway line on this easy cycle and walking route. Route highlights include 3 lovely country parks - …

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38.0 km

The Castleman Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Castleman Trailway was once part of the railway connecting Dorchester to Southampton and is named after Charles Castleman, the man who oversaw its construction. The railway ceased operations in …

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40.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

13.4 km

4.62 km

1.76 km

1.05 km

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

17.5 km

1.54 km

778 m

699 m

356 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 1 June

19°C

13°C

64 %

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Castleman Trailway – The Castleman Trailway loop from West Moors

Castleman Trailway

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

Scenic Road Through New Forest National Park

Ford across Dockens Water

Highwood Ford

Castleman Trailway

Castleman Trailway — gravel route from Ringwood

The Castleman Trailway

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