Highwood Ford – Portuguese Fireplace Memorial loop from Godshill

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Highwood Ford – Portuguese Fireplace Memorial loop from Godshill

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Highwood Ford – Portuguese Fireplace Memorial loop from Godshill

02:54

47.5km

370m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.52 km

The Royal Oak, North Gorley

Highlight • Pub

Once a Royal Hunting Lodge dating back to the 17th Century. Bike-friendly outside seating alongside a grazing area for ponies, donkeys and cows.

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8.53 km

Fir Walk

Forest

9.00 km

Ford across Dockens Water

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lovely stopping off point.

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9.12 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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12.3 km

Linwood Pound

Forest

12.8 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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18.3 km

Winding Road in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural

Great ride

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21.9 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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33.4 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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