Steve will guide on a 2.5-hour tour starting from Back of Beyond. 

Heading out of the park, we find the Castleman Trailway a disused railway, The Trailway is named after Charles Castleman, a Wimborne Solicitor, who was responsible for building the original railway line and the first to connect Dorset to the wider rail network. The Southampton to Dorchester to railway line was nicknamed the Castleman Corkscrew, after its founder and the meandering route it took. It was closed by Dr. Beeching in 1964. However it had been a secondary route once a coastal main line had been established between Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole. 

We leave the the old railway behind and head into Moors Valley Country Park, the park offfers over 80 acres to explore as we ride thtough pine trees on wide tracks. WW2 Decoy Bunker The bunker at Moors Valley was used during the Second World War to power and control lights to mimic the nearby RAF airfields at Hurn and Ibsley, including a flare path whose location has been identified.
There is an opportunity to stop at the Visitor Centre for coffee and cake before heading back.
BIKE HIRE IS AVAILABLE ON THIS TOUR

• Duration: 2 to 3 hours 
• Maximum riders: 5

• Distance: 15 Miles
• Elevation gain over the total ride: 290 f (90m)
• Types of bike: Gravel, Mountain, Hybrids and E-bikes
• Terrain: Forest gravel, roads and bridleways.

Note: New Forest Cycling Tours works in collocation with Cyclexperience to arrange bike hire. Cyclexperience terms and conditions will need to be signed on delivery of the bikes to Back of Beyond. The ride cannot proceed without completion of these terms and conditions.

We recommend bringing the following: 

• Warm Clothing Dependant on weather on the day - additional layers recommended 
• Waterproofs Dependant on weather on the day - waterproof clothing recommended 
• Food Refreshments for on-ride refuelling e.g. energy bars 
• Drink Sufficient water or energy drinks

Bikes must be in good safe and working order; puncture repair kit, spare inner tube & bike pump also required. Cycle helmets must be within the manufacturer's warranty period (3 years from the date of manufacture). More details on all the above will be sent after booking has been confirmed 

• Fully Qualified Mountain Bike Leader – Level 2 Qualification Accredited Through British Cycling 
•  DBS Checked Approved 
•  Fully Qualified Outdoor First Aid Public Liability 
• Insurance Through British Cycling A riders information form will be sent by email once your booking has been made and will need to be completed and returned to us prior to the activity date

ACCOMMODATION
https://www.backofbeyondtouringpark.co.uk/