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Ashley Heath Halt – The Castleman Trailway loop from Ameysford

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South West England
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Ashley Heath Halt – The Castleman Trailway loop from Ameysford

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Ashley Heath Halt – The Castleman Trailway loop from Ameysford

03:03

36.2km

230m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

156 m in total

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Parking

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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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27.6 km

Ashley Heath Halt (Castleman Trailway)

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The Castleman Trailway is a 16.5-mile (26.5 km) route in Dorset, ideal for walking, cycling, and horse riding. It follows the old Southampton to Dorchester railway and offers scenic views of East Dorset and links settlements from Ringwood to Poole.

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27.6 km

Ashley Heath Halt

Highlight • Cycleway

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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29.0 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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29.3 km

The Castleman Trailway

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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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36.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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15.3 km

9.95 km

6.95 km

2.70 km

1.34 km

Surfaces

23.7 km

7.13 km

3.21 km

2.13 km

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