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Castleman Trailway – Ashley Heath Halt loop from Ferndown

Castleman Trailway – Ashley Heath Halt loop from Ferndown

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Castleman Trailway – Ashley Heath Halt loop from Ferndown

02:25

39.4km

130m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 3, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.3 km for 119 m

After 29.4 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.96 km

Castleman Trailway

Highlight • Trail

Great tracks - Fantastic for commuting between new forest & Poole 95% off road

Rideable double wide all year round (Can be muddy after a lot of rain)

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4.62 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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5.98 km

Ashley Heath Halt

Highlight • Historical Site

Useful convenience store around the corner.

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14.3 km

Ford at New Forest National Park

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Took a break at this stream and enjoyed the scenery. You need to cross the stream via a ford which I guess means getting a bit wet when it floods - no problem on the day I cycled over it.

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14.7 km

Fir Walk

Forest

29.5 km

The Raymond Brown Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

30.1 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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31.8 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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33.3 km

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

Highlight • Historical Site

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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35.0 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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39.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

11.7 km

3.27 km

2.91 km

1.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

13.0 km

7.33 km

982 m

277 m

248 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 21 May

22°C

11°C

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Castleman Trailway – Ashley Heath Halt loop from Ferndown

Castleman Trailway

Castleman Trailway

Ashley Heath Halt

Ford at New Forest National Park

Castleman Trailway

Castleman Trailway — gravel route from Ringwood

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

The Castleman Trailway

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