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Burbush Hill – Whitten Pond loop from Bransgore

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Burbush Hill – Whitten Pond loop from Bransgore

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Burbush Hill – Whitten Pond loop from Bransgore

04:10

16.0km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.69 km

Castleman’s Corkscrew Railway Path, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Keep a sharp eye out along the edges of route, original steel work can still be seen from the railway, such as signal gantry bases that were just cut close to the ground when the railway was closed and demolished.

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6.45 km

The Old Level Crossing

Highlight • Structure

Lovely spot out in the New Forest if you're walking along the heath near the Youth Hostel you can stop here and there is a shop.

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6.78 km

Castleman Corkscrew Disused Railway Path

Highlight • Trail

The path continues onward here towards Burley, however we wanted to go back for cake at the Holmsley tearooms so looped back.

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7.16 km

Turf Hill Heathland, New Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is a wonderful walk through open heathland just south of the village of Burley along the former Castleman's Corkscrew railway line. The area is risen high above the landscape and offers breathtaking views across the New Forest.

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8.60 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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10.8 km

Burbush Hill

Highlight • Natural

Burbush Hill is a risen mound located in the beautiful New Forest National Park near Burley. The area is characterised by its rolling landscapes that feature heather, gorse, and ancient …

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11.5 km

Whitten Pond

Highlight • Natural

Whitten Pond is in the middle of open heathland south of Burley. The spot is especially popular in the summer months with people coming to relax on the shoreline, eat …

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11.7 km

Pond

Highlight • Lake

16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.82 km

3.26 km

2.81 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.30 km

4.56 km

3.29 km

2.40 km

375 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Burbush Hill – Whitten Pond loop from Bransgore

Castleman’s Corkscrew Railway Path, New Forest National Park

The Old Level Crossing

Castleman Corkscrew Disused Railway Path

Turf Hill Heathland, New Forest

The Queen's Head pub, Burley

Burbush Hill

Whitten Pond

Pond

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