Known as the Castleman's Corkscrew, this former Southampton to Dorchester railway line is an excellent flat gravel track. It forms a section of National Cycle Network 2 that connects Brockenhurst with Burley. It was named after its founder Charles Castleman, and the meandering route it took.

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June 15, 2023

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Castleman’s Corkscrew Trailway is a walking, cycling and horse riding route that follows much of the old Southampton to Dorchester railway line. It is named after Charles Castleman, a Wimborne solicitor, who was responsible for building the original railway line and the first to connect Dorset to the wider rail network. The trailway is 16.5 miles (26.5 kilometres) long and passes through some of East Dorset’s stunning landscape, including heathland, rivers and forests. It also links with Avon Heath Country Park, Moors Valley Country Park and Upton Country Park.

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February 13, 2023

Cycling

Known as the Castleman's Corkscrew, this former railway line is an excellent flat gravel track. It forms a section of National Cycle Network 2 that connects Brockenhurst with Burley.

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1. The Old Railway — New Forest National Park

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2. Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway – Rhinefield Ornamental Drive loop from Burley

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270m

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3. Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway – Rhinefield Ornamental Drive loop from Brockenhurst

35.2km

02:34

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 1.48 km

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Downhill 10 m

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Location: Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway

1. The Old Railway — New Forest National Park

2. Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway – Rhinefield Ornamental Drive loop from Burley

3. Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway – Rhinefield Ornamental Drive loop from Brockenhurst

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