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The Old Railway — New Forest National Park

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The Old Railway — New Forest National Park

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June 8, 2025

The Old Railway — New Forest National Park

Easy

01:09

14.5km

12.5km/h

90m

50m

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Overview

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.54 km

Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Known as the Castleman's Corkscrew, this former Southampton to Dorchester railway line is an excellent flat gravel track. It forms a section of National Cycle Network 2 that connects Brockenhurst …

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5.35 km

Old Railway Bridge at Set Thorns Inclosure

Highlight • Trail

The bridge is along the boundary of the Set Thorns Inclosure, with the old railway line passing through the northern tip of the tall pine and oak woodland.

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9.20 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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14.3 km

The Queen's Head pub, Burley

Highlight • Restaurant

The Queen's Head pub was used by smugglers and highwaymen in the 17th century as a stopping point. Old coins, brandy bottles and pistols were discovered in a hidden cellar …

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14.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.73 km

6.39 km

886 m

153 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.69 km

6.67 km

< 100 m

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The Old Railway — New Forest National Park

Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway

Old Railway Bridge at Set Thorns Inclosure

Holmsley Station platform

The Queen's Head pub, Burley

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