Pipers Wait & Franchises Wood loop from Fritham — New Forest National Park
Pipers Wait & Franchises Wood loop from Fritham — New Forest National Park
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Pipers Wait & Franchises Wood loop from Fritham — New Forest National Park
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29.6km
310m
Mountain biking
Embark on a moderate mountain biking adventure through the New Forest National Park with the Pipers Wait & Franchises Wood loop. This 18.4-mile (29.6 km) route, featuring 1029 feet (313 metres) of elevation gain, guides you through a diverse landscape of dense woodlands and open heathland. You can expect to…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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2.80 km
Eyeworth Pond
Highlight • Lake
The pond was created in 1871 by damming Latchmore Brook, with the purpose of supplying water to a nearby gunpowder factory.
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3.42 km
Gravel Climb and Descent Between Fritham and Pipers Wait
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
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22.6 km
View of Hampton Ridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
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29.6 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
15.7 km
8.12 km
3.83 km
1.88 km
131 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
10.3 km
10.1 km
6.51 km
1.86 km
737 m
158 m
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Elevation
Highest point (130 m)
Lowest point (50 m)
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Tuesday 19 May
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11°C
45 %
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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h
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