Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway is a walking, cycling and horse riding route that follows much of the old railway line from Southampton to Dorchester. It is named after Charles Castleman, a Wimborne barrister, who was responsible for building the original railway line and was the first to connect Dorset to the wider rail network. The trailway is 16.5 miles long and runs through some of the beautiful East Dorset countryside, with moorland, rivers and woodland. It is also connected to Avon Heath Country Park, Moors Valley Country Park and Upton Country Park.

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Julie Diaz

August 24, 2019

Cycling

really enjoyed riding along the trail, only thing was i wanted to ride to sandbanks and ended up getting lost , the signs along the trek were a bit confusing , i ended up riding back home after getting to colehill, will try again in the next week or so .

Karen C

October 21, 2025

Cycling

Nice wide pathways for a large section of this routes.

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1. Through the Forest Trail – Moors Valley Forest Trails loop from Verwood

30.2km

02:29

160m

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

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2. Whitefield Moor – Rhinefield Ornamental Drive loop from Ibsley

83.5km

04:59

560m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ashley Heath Halt – Through the Forest Trail loop from Ringwood

44.3km

03:55

240m

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

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

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