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Bolton's Bench – New Forest Ponies loop from Ashurst New Forest

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Bolton's Bench – New Forest Ponies loop from Ashurst New Forest

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Bolton's Bench – New Forest Ponies loop from Ashurst New Forest

04:48

64.3km

510m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 23 m for 30 m

After 64.3 km for 30 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.93 km

Bolton's Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the huge bench on the hill you have a great view of the town. Horses often graze here

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10.9 km

New Forest Ponies

Highlight • Natural

These beautiful creatures roam all over the New Forest. So sad to see that tens of them are still killed or injured by careless drivers each year.

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15.9 km

Wooden Bridge and Picnic Area by the Stream, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

great place for a refuel, and cool off in stream.

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19.7 km

Poundhill Inclosure

Forest

29.1 km

Canadian War Memorial, New Forest

Highlight • Monument

War memorial for the Canadian forces who trained here before sailing to Normandy for the D'Day landings.

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33.1 km

Forest Path Views in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

Plough straight through. Enjoy a pint at the Red Shoot.

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33.3 km

Gravel Trail Through New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Take it Westerly to make it mostly downhill

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37.9 km

Gravel Track to Underpass, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Steep gravelly sections near the underpass. May need to walk.

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42.3 km

Castle Hill Lane

Highlight • Trail

Hard compact gravel track, watch out for horses around the brends.

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46.9 km

South Oakley Inclosure

Forest

64.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

18.7 km

12.5 km

8.18 km

3.65 km

1.07 km

271 m

Surfaces

35.4 km

21.0 km

2.94 km

2.66 km

1.73 km

580 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

27°C

14°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Bolton's Bench – New Forest Ponies loop from Ashurst New Forest

Bolton's Bench

New Forest Ponies

Wooden Bridge and Picnic Area by the Stream, New Forest National Park

Canadian War Memorial, New Forest

Forest Path Views in New Forest National Park

Gravel Trail Through New Forest National Park

Gravel Track to Underpass, New Forest National Park

Castle Hill Lane

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