The name, Telegraph Hill, was given to this spot after it was used as a semaphore station from 1795. Before then, it was called Plowed Garlic Hill. No sign of either exist today, but it has a place in history as one of the semaphore station used to communicate the victory at Waterloo.

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1. Brockenhurst, Downton & Beaulieu loop from Ashurst — New Forest National Park

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06:14

870m

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2. Wilverley Plain – Rhinefield Ornamental Drive loop from Dean

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3. The Royal Oak – Telegraph Hill loop from Redlynch

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300m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 130 m

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

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Telegraph Hill

1. Brockenhurst, Downton & Beaulieu loop from Ashurst — New Forest National Park

2. Wilverley Plain – Rhinefield Ornamental Drive loop from Dean

3. The Royal Oak – Telegraph Hill loop from Redlynch

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