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Ford across Dockens Water – Highwood Ford loop from Ringwood

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South East England

Ford across Dockens Water – Highwood Ford loop from Ringwood

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Ford across Dockens Water – Highwood Ford loop from Ringwood

02:59

50.8km

300m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

17.5 km

Burley Road Downhill, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

At over 5km long, Burley Road is a great stretch of smooth tarmac. To put a smile on your face, head north for a downhill run into the pretty village …

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2

21.3 km

Mill Lane Fords, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Travelling along Mill Lane takes you from civilisation into the New Forest proper. Or vice versa. As befits its name, there are two fords to cross along the road which …

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3

28.2 km

Cycling Route Through New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

Scenic ride through the New Forest just be careful of the free range pigs, cows and horses on the road.

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4

30.5 km

Bolderwood Arboretum Ornamental Drive

Highlight • Trail

A road ride downhill from Bolderwood deer sanctuary through Mark Ash Wood ancient woodland and Bolderwood Arboretum, with lots of bike trail opportunities branching off into the woodlands either side.

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5

32.8 km

Winding Road in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural

Great ride

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6

37.4 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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38.4 km

Salasim Copse

Forest

38.8 km

Linwood Pound

Forest

9

41.9 km

Ford across Dockens Water

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lovely stopping off point.

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10

42.0 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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B

50.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.6 km

1.82 km

1.72 km

327 m

166 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.7 km

969 m

166 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

18°C

9°C

83 %

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Comments

January 20, 2022,Burley - Wessex CTC

Through the stunning New Forest to Burley, such a crisp beautiful cold bright day - what a delight.

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