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Hincheslea and the Old Railway — 8.7 km Running Route

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Hincheslea and the Old Railway is a 8.7 km (5.4 miles) loop in Brockenhurst, England: flat, with 39 m of climb, on trail ground.

New Forest National Park
39 mAscent
Paved0%Paved
0/5Hilly

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Hincheslea and the Old Railway running route
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Location: Brockenhurst, England

Discover the New Forest's tranquil beauty on this 8.7km loop near Brockenhurst, tracing an anticlockwise path through Hincheslea. Begin on the flat, gravel旧 Southampton and Dorchester railway line, then experience a gentle ascent into the quiet, shaded Hinchelsea Wood, where you'll navigate compacted dirt and natural woodland floors. The route then opens onto Wilverley Plain, offering expansive views across grassy heathland.

This largely unpaved route, with minimal ascent and diverse terrain from former railway line to woodland and open heath, is perfect for those seeking scenic long-distance training or a rewarding weekend run. Its varied surfaces provide an excellent opportunity to test different trail shoes while enjoying the quintessential landscapes of the New Forest.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 8.7 km loop in Brockenhurst, England with around 39 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 5 metres of climb per kilometre, 39 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's an off-road route — trail shoes are recommended and underfoot can be soft or rocky in places.

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