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Hale Purlieu Road and Common – Downton Village loop from Downton

Hale Purlieu Road and Common – Downton Village loop from Downton

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Hale Purlieu Road and Common – Downton Village loop from Downton

01:19

26.7km

260m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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105 m

The Borough Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and bacon pannini 😜

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1.03 km

The Moot and Moot House, Downton

Highlight • Historical Site

Hidden away in the tiny village of Downton, the Moot is the remains of an 11th century motte and bailey castle. Like much of this region, Downton is the home …

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7.39 km

View of the Avon Valley from Godshill Wood

Highlight (Segment) • River

A beautiful section of quiet single lane road which cuts through Godshill Wood and offers spectacular views of the Avon Valley to the west.

There’s a viewpoint with a bench …

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12.0 km

Hale Purlieu is a quiet straight road, linking Woodgreen with Hatchet Green.

It's an excellent section of woodland road cycling which runs alongside Hale Purlieu common, an area managed by the National Trust.

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19.8 km

Hatchet Green

Highlight • Settlement

Hatchet Green in the village of Hale is very pretty, quintessentially English, with a number of benches on the perimeter. A great place to rest, maybe picnic, and watch the world go by!

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19.8 km

Long Climb Through Shady Trees

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

It's hardest towards the top of the climb, keep something back. Some tight blind bends with high hedges, watch out for deer and squirrels!

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26.1 km

Downton Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Downton is a charming village situated along the River Avon. A Roman villa has been discovered here, and on high ground, the remains of an Iron Age hillfort are still …

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26.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

11.1 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 20 June

28°C

14°C

0 %

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Hale Purlieu Road and Common – Downton Village loop from Downton

The Borough Café

The Moot and Moot House, Downton

View of the Avon Valley from Godshill Wood