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Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway loop from Minstead

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Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway loop from Minstead

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4.9

(71)

545

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Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway loop from Minstead

03:58

47.9km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.56 km

Highland Water Inclosure

Forest

11.2 km

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The New Forest is known for its great gravel roads and this is a perfect one leading into it.

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17.1 km

Castleman’s Corkscrew Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Long, flat, wide gravel trail - perfect for avoiding Burley village or the cars in the main road.

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23.9 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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24.3 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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32.2 km

Black Knowl, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wide open gravel trails run alongside this large scenic moorland.

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34.9 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Stream, New Forest National Park

Highlight • River

Ground can get very boggy and flooded in places. be prepared to get wet !!

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34.9 km

Dead Trees Marsh, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a fascinating spot characterised by a swamp and a plethora of jagged leaveless trees that create a haunting but beautiful scene. It's a fantastic photo opportunity, so don't forget to pack your camera!

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35.0 km

Dead Oak Trees at Hursthill Inclosure

Highlight • Forest

'Dead tree moor' is a collection of dead oak trees in a flooded part of Hursthill Inclosure. It’s an unusual and slightly eerie sight.

Tip by

36.2 km

Poundhill Inclosure

Forest

47.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

15.7 km

8.46 km

1.54 km

1.43 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

16.0 km

1.83 km

255 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

27°C

19°C

0 %

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Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway loop from Minstead

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Castleman’s Corkscrew Railway Path

Old Railway Bridge at Set Thorns Inclosure

Castleman's Corkscrew Trailway

Black Knowl, New Forest National Park

Wooden Bridge Over the Stream, New Forest National Park

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