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Ornamental Drive, Holmsley Passage and open moors loop — New Forest National Park

Ornamental Drive, Holmsley Passage and open moors loop — New Forest National Park

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4.7

(18)

121

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Ornamental Drive, Holmsley Passage and open moors loop — New Forest National Park

01:15

28.8km

210m

Road cycling

Although this is the shortest ride in the Collection, it's packed full of stunning scenery, and offers an excellent introduction to the New Forest on largely flat terrain.

You'll pass two pubs in the latter half of the Tour. There are also a couple of small supermarkets at the start…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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New Forest National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.26 km

Rhinefield Ornamental Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rhinefield Ornamental Drive is one of the best sections of road cycling in the New Forest.

This narrow avenue is 2 miles (3.2 km) long and is lined with Douglas …

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14.7 km

The White Buck

Highlight • Rest Area

Well-placed pub with outdoor seating. Open from 8am every day - good for a mid-ride coffee.

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15.0 km

Holmsley Passage

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Holmsley Passage is a quiet lane, providing a scenic alternative to the main road out of Burley. It's a gently undulating winding road with an array of vivid colours.

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23.5 km

Burley Road, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A scenic road comprising of rolling open heathland dotted with grazing ponies. It gently descends into Brockenhurst passing Wilverley Plain and Hincheslea Moor.

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28.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

695 m

639 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

3.93 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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