Travel Guide United Kingdom England Hampshire New Forest Cycle routes

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Cycling in New Forest

Once a hunting preserve, now a cycling paradise – the nature reserve New Forest defines the county and forms it to an outdoor playground. Mountain biking, road cycling and exploring the area on two wheels takes you on diverse routes along the coast or through the forest. Explore the area around Lyndhurst and challenge yourself to a new cycling adventure together with your friends and family.

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Mountain Biking

Brockenhurst - Lyndhurst Loop

moderate

17.8 km

1:30 h

52 m

Starting from the village of Brockenhurst, this cycle ride travels through beautiful New Forest woodland and open landscape along dedicated gravel ...

from Adam Vasey, Adam Vasey

Mountain Biking

Hyde to Fritham Circuit

moderate

15.8 km

1:21 h

117 m

A short (16k) cycle from Hyde to Fritham. Pubs in Frogham and Fritham, Tea Shop in Hyde. Well drained and easy track suitable in wet winter ...

from Graham Bland, Community

Mountain Biking

Hyde-Telegraph Hill Circuit

moderate

19.2 km

1:38 h

95 m

96 m

A 19 km circuit from Hyde Common through Fritham to Telegraph Hill. Mainly dry forest tracks, one 2k section (at approx kilometre 8 -10) is muddy ...

from Graham Bland, Community

Bike Riding

Three Counties Circular Ride

moderate

38.1 km

2:35 h

179 m

Road cycle circuit from Broadchalk taking in Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire

from Graham Bland, Community

Bike Riding · Dorset

Chalkland and river valleys through three counties

moderate

55.2 km

22:45 h

561 m

This ride takes in the three counties of Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset to form a lovely circuit over the chalk downs and along the Ebble Valley.

from Nick Cotton, Nick Cotton

Mountain Biking

Hyde 3 Inclosures

easy

10.1 km

0:53 h

69 m

70 m

Normal dawn bike ride = 10km, 45 minutes 100% off road

from Graham Bland, Community

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Mountain Biking

Brockenhurst - Lyndhurst Loop

moderate

17.8 km

1:30 h

52 m

Starting from the village of Brockenhurst, this cycle ride travels through beautiful New Forest woodland and open landscape along dedicated gravel ...

from Adam Vasey, Adam Vasey

Mountain Biking

Hyde to Fritham Circuit

moderate

15.8 km

1:21 h

117 m

A short (16k) cycle from Hyde to Fritham. Pubs in Frogham and Fritham, Tea Shop in Hyde. Well drained and easy track suitable in wet winter ...

from Graham Bland, Community

Mountain Biking

Hyde-Telegraph Hill Circuit

moderate

19.2 km

1:38 h

95 m

96 m

A 19 km circuit from Hyde Common through Fritham to Telegraph Hill. Mainly dry forest tracks, one 2k section (at approx kilometre 8 -10) is muddy ...

from Graham Bland, Community

Bike Riding

Three Counties Circular Ride

moderate

38.1 km

2:35 h

179 m

Road cycle circuit from Broadchalk taking in Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire

from Graham Bland, Community

Bike Riding · Dorset

Chalkland and river valleys through three counties

moderate

55.2 km

22:45 h

561 m

This ride takes in the three counties of Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset to form a lovely circuit over the chalk downs and along the Ebble Valley.

from Nick Cotton, Nick Cotton

Mountain Biking

Hyde 3 Inclosures

easy

10.1 km

0:53 h

69 m

70 m

Normal dawn bike ride = 10km, 45 minutes 100% off road

from Graham Bland, Community

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Hyde 6 Inclosures

Off road biking 21km, 240M elevation gain. High Corner Pub < 2 hours

Burley Loop

A 10.77 mile circular route. Starting in Burley, travelling by road to Woods Corner. Then following a gravel trail to Bolderwood. Then on road following Bolderwood Arboretum Ornamental Drive for a mile or two then back through the enclosure to Woods Corner and then back to Burley.

The Avon Valley Lanes and New Forest tracks

A short cycle from Fordingbridge through some scenic lanes in the Avon Valley. Peaceful forest roads and open scenic heathland. Plenty of pubs to stop and refresh in the heart of the New Forest,

RIDE WITH EMMA

An enjoyable long ride around the forest with plenty of pubs on the route and interesting places to visit. allow upto 4 hrs for the ride depending on you ability and fitness.Route By:http://my.viewranger.com/images/default/def-user.gif

A Circular Forest Route from Burley

A mostly gentle ride through the New Forest using old railway tracks and forest paths. A few hill but nothing too steep or technical. Takes in Brockenhurst and Lyndhurst before returning to Burley

Ashurst to Beaulieu Road Station and back

An easy cylcle ride or walk with a pub at either end!

Brockenhurst to Beechen Lane, Lyndhurst

Cycle through Forestry Commission Inclosures that take you from the edge of Brockenhurst village, to Lyndhurst.

Janesmoor Pond - Burley - Moors Valley - Rockford

Janesmoor Pond to Moors Valley via Burley. Return via Rockford. Pub stop at the Alice Lisle

Ornamental Ride

A spectacular cycle under the tallest trees in the Park.

Burley Hill Fort Ride

Stunning views, secretive smuggling history and a picturesque village.

Northern Forest circular

A ride through the rolling hills of the northern New Forest.

Richie's Stag Route 1

basically a bike-ride pub crawl from Brock to Lymington to Sway and back...

FLC - The Old Railway (full route)

Cycle along the old railway line known as Castleman’s Corkscrew through the centre of the National Park.

Sway & Setthorns Loop

An idyllic route through the stunning landscapes of the New Forest around the village of Sway.

Burley Bimble

Forest track loop ride via Burley, Picket Post, Ocknell and Minstead.

Fritham Gravel mtb route with cafe stop

Gravel track loop across some of the best and quietest parts of the New Forest

Hawk Hill Trail

A ride through the former site of a World War Two airfield.

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