Mountain bike trails · South West England
The Crane Loop
In or near Ashley Heath.
The Crane Loop — a mtb trail in england south east.
Chris Wimbush — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere · 0.9 km
About
The Crane Loop is a mtb trail located in england south east, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Crane Loop is a mountain biking trail located in South-East England. This trail offers a variety of terrains suitable for different skill levels, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced riders. Visitors can expect a well-marked path with scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The trail provides an opportunity for outdoor recreation in a natural setting.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8614, -1.8551
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Verwood
- Postcode
- BH31 6GF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: r2857986 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
River Crane, Dorset
Museums · 0.1 km
Ringwood Forest
Forests & woodlands · 0.8 km
Kings Tunnel
Miniature railways · 0.9 km
Lookout
Viewpoints · 1.0 km
Moors Tunnel
Miniature railways · 1.2 km
Oak Tunnel
Miniature railways · 1.3 km
South Tunnel
Miniature railways · 1.3 km
Moors Valley Railway
Miniature railways · 1.3 km
The Somerley Loop
Mountain bike trails · 1.3 km
The Corsican Circuit
Mountain bike trails · 1.6 km
Through the Forest
Mountain bike trails · 1.6 km
Fairoak Camping
Campsites · 1.9 km
Nearby
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River Crane, Dorset
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📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Ringwood Forest
Ringwood Forest — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Miniature railways · South West England
Kings Tunnel
Kings Tunnel — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Miniature railways · South West England
Moors Tunnel
Moors Tunnel — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Miniature railways · South West England
Oak Tunnel
Oak Tunnel — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near The Crane Loop
Places to stay
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Ashley Heath Park
Ashley Heath Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
Gundry's Farm Campsite
Gundry's Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Silverwood Farm Campsite
Silverwood Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Sunnyside park
Sunnyside park — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Fish Inn
Fish Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Original White Hart
The Original White Hart — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Inn on the Furlong
The Inn on the Furlong — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
Curry Garden
Curry Garden — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Old Beams Inn
The Old Beams Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Cranborne Droves Way Trail
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Crane Loop?
- The Crane Loop is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH31 6GF), in the parish of Verwood.
- What is The Crane Loop?
- The Crane Loop — a mtb trail in england south east.
- How do I get to The Crane Loop?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 0.9 km away. The nearest town is Ashley Heath. Drivers can use postcode BH31 6GF.
- Is The Crane Loop a protected site?
- Yes — The Crane Loop is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moors River System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Crane Loop?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH31 6GF.