The Castleman Trailway – Castleman Trailway loop from West Moors

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The Castleman Trailway – Castleman Trailway loop from West Moors

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The Castleman Trailway – Castleman Trailway loop from West Moors

03:14

40.9km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.02 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.47 km

The Castleman Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Castleman Trailway was once part of the railway connecting Dorchester to Southampton and is named after Charles Castleman, the man who oversaw its construction. The railway ceased operations in …

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2.81 km

Castleman Trailway

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The Castleman Trailway used to be part of the railway line running between Dorchester and Southampton. It is named after Charles Castleman, who was responsible for building the railway. The …

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4.20 km

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

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Castleman trailway: Travel from Ringwood to Poole along the disused Southampton to Dorchester railway line on this easy cycle and walking route. Route highlights include 3 lovely country parks - …

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7.48 km

Castleman Trailway

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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 …

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8.06 km

The Raymond Brown Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

18.6 km

Castleman’s Corkscrew Railway Path

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

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20.0 km

Station House Tea Rooms, Holmsley

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The tea room is in a lovely building with some great items dotted about relating to the railway. The cakes looked amazing but went for a savoury option on this visit.

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20.1 km

Holmsley Station platform

Highlight • Historical Site

Original Platform for Holmsley Station plus other railway related history. Well worth a stop and look around before crossing the road and visiting the station building.

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34.6 km

Castleman Trailway — gravel route from Ringwood

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Castleman trailway: Travel from Ringwood to Poole along the disused Southampton to Dorchester railway line on this easy cycle and walking route. Route highlights include 3 lovely country parks - …

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40.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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