Description
Verwood to Ringwood, through Potterne Park and Moors Valley
Verwood to Ringwood, through Potterne Park and Moors Valley
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 1
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Is this route good enough? - Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Access (1)
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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
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Verwood
Grid Ref
SU0863809130
Lat / Lon
50.88159° / -1.87858°
Easting / Northing
408,638E / 109,130N
What3Words
clashing.refills.erupt
Ringwood
Grid Ref
SU1478605309
Lat / Lon
50.84711° / -1.79134°
Easting / Northing
414,786E / 105,309N
What3Words
kickbacks.skate.salutes
Verwood | |
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Grid Ref | SU0863809130 |
Lat / Lon | 50.88159° / -1.87858° |
Easting / Northing | 408,638E / 109,130N |
What3Words | clashing.refills.erupt |
Ringwood | |
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Grid Ref | SU1478605309 |
Lat / Lon | 50.84711° / -1.79134° |
Easting / Northing | 414,786E / 105,309N |
What3Words | kickbacks.skate.salutes |
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review
Charles312
22 Sep 2024I walked Verrin Two in reverse, from Ringwood to Verwood.
Overall, I did find this a good route to follow. It's shorter than many Slow Ways in the area, having completed it in a little over two hours. It has a satisfying mix of scenery and varied paths, and includes several points of interest.
I particularly enjoyed crossing the old canal leaving Ringwood, and learning about the WWII decoy airfield just outside of Verwood. Also, on the small lake fed by the Crane River, I fortunate to spot what appeared to be a Great White Egret patrolling the reeds.
The main access point to consider is when joining Ringwood Forest as it's a bit of a scramble up a narrow, steep, uneven and winding sandy path for around 100m, and could be problematic for wheels users/prams.
It's a shame there isn't a pavement to reach the Watchmoor Car Park around 1km up the B3081/Verwood Road - this is what Verrin One follows - as that might allow much leveler access. In lieu of this, there are two tracked entrances around 1km further along Castleman Trailway which might be more forgiving, the first of which it appears a reviewer on Verrin One did use in the end.
The route exists the forest along a pine-needled footpath which was a little narrow in places, but this can be avoided by staying on the forest track and following it around instead.
It also includes a couple sections both at the beginning and end over dense driveway-style gravel which could cause traction issues for wheels users/prams.
Photos:
1) Non-traffic bridge crossing the old canal outside of Ringwood
2) Castleman Trailway
3) Winding sandy path to enter Ringwood Forest
4) Ringwood Forest track
5) Pine-needled footpath
6) Small lake fed by Crane River
7) Great White Egret
8) Tarmac path around perimeter of 6)
9) WWII decoy airfield
10) Driveway-style gravel path
11) Footpath into Verwood proper
12) Possible detour to 3)
13) Possible detour to 5).
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