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Burley Hill Fort loop — New Forest National Park

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Burley Hill Fort loop — New Forest National Park

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4.7

(14)

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Burley Hill Fort loop — New Forest National Park

00:58

13.5km

100m

Cycling

This ride takes you on and off-road along covered trails in the New Forest that were once popular routes for smuggling. One local tale tells of Lovely Warne who would dress in a red velvet coat and stand on nearby Vereley Hill to warn her brother when customs officers were…

by New Forest National Park

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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New Forest National Park

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Burley Moor: Ponies and Scenic Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

On Burley Moor you can enjoy some beautiful expansive views, usually shared in the company of the quietly grazing forest ponies.

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Castle Hill Lane Gravel Track, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Perfect gravel climb and descent from both directions. Excellent way to avoid the middle of Burley village.

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8.38 km

Castleman’s Corkscrew Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Long, flat, wide gravel trail - perfect for avoiding Burley village or the cars in the main road.

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10.4 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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13.4 km

The Queen's Head pub, Burley

Highlight • Restaurant

The Queen's Head pub was used by smugglers and highwaymen in the 17th century as a stopping point. Old coins, brandy bottles and pistols were discovered in a hidden cellar …

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13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.96 km

2.54 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.84 km

4.41 km

4.26 km

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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April 25, 2024

This ride takes you on and off-road along covered trails in the New Forest that were once popular routes for smuggling.   One local tale tells of Lovely Warne who would dress in a red velvet coat and stand on nearby Vereley Hill to warn her brother when customs officers were near. This would help smugglers

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Burley Hill Fort loop — New Forest National Park

Burley Moor: Ponies and Scenic Views

Castle Hill Lane Gravel Track, New Forest National Park

Castleman’s Corkscrew Railway Path

Mill Lane Fords, New Forest National Park

The Queen's Head pub, Burley

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