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Ellingham, Harbridge And Ibsley

Northern Forest Circular — New Forest National Park

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Ellingham, Harbridge And Ibsley

Northern Forest Circular — New Forest National Park

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Northern Forest Circular — New Forest National Park

02:08

29.0km

180m

Cycling

The Northern Forest Circular takes in beautiful views of rolling hills, heathland, and woodland - some of the most open and impressive views in the National Park.

The route follows off-road dedicated cycle tracks and well-surfaced minor roads.

by New Forest National Park

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.94 km

Bluebell Path — Broomy Inclosure

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This pretty gravel section runs through Broomy Inclosure. Particularly, best visited in early spring, when a violet spread of bluebells provides a lovely backdrop.

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6.91 km

Ocknell Plain

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This quiet section of road cuts through Ocknell Plain, a region of open heathland dotted with grazing ponies, horses and even donkeys.

The area was used for the Stoney Cross …

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17.6 km

Hampton Ridge Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This scenic and gorse-lined gravel track takes you along Hampton Ridge. With sweeping views throughout, it’s a fine section.

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29.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

11.1 km

284 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

11.6 km

3.61 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

28°C

16°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

April 29, 2024

The Northern Forest Circular takes in beautiful views of rolling hills, heathland, and woodland - some of the most open and impressive views in the National Park.
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The route follows off-road dedicated cycle tracks and well-surfaced minor roads.

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