Each route has a pdf map to download from 2016 onwards, the pdf maps include a cue sheet. The new forest is very important for wading birds during their breeding season. The new forest cycling group southampton, united kingdom. Always ride in single file when roads are narrow and never ride more than two abreast. Tips for cycling in the new forest away resorts blog. The half way point is the pretty town of lyndhurst which makes for a great place to stop for lunch. New forest cycling tours guided routes for all abilities. Five species of deer found in the wild in the uk call the new. New forest cycle routes cycling routes in hampshire. New forest cycle routes forest leisure cycling burley.
See where you can enjoy safe new forest cycling in the national park. The new forest cycling week was founded in 1975 and this year it celebrated its 43rd year. In addition to this, there are gps files that can be downloaded in. The new forest is a great place to stay in a holiday cottage whilst you explore the vast area on your bike and is great for both casual cyclists and those looking to take part in an event or a sportive. The new forest cycling week is normally held around the last week in july and attracts approximately 200 attendees each year. You can enjoy some great new forest cycling on over one hundred miles of. New forest by bike map this fully revised edition of our popular cycle map of the new forest has been newly extended to cover the whole of the new forest area. New forest cycle ride burley new forest explorers guide. For some of the best new forest cycling routes try our cycle routes finder to make the most of your time in the forest, also take a look at the new forest cycle route map which you can download to help you plan your journey. Mutual respect and courtesy are essential to enable those with different interests to enjoy the forest together. We cycled a circular route each day and covered about 150 miles in total over both days. New forest cycling code cycling in the new forest is such an experience, get out into the heart of nature on the miles of approved offroad cycle routes. The new forest by bike map is an overview style map showing 22 new forest cycle routes covering the whole of the forest, outlining beautiful offroad trails. Jul 21, 20 new forest cycling bike hire forest leisure cycling family day out fun bike shop cycling trails routes maps hampshire burley cycle new forest cycle hire things to do new forest new forest.
New forest cycle routes map new forest national park. New forest cycle route this route takes in part of the national route 2 of the national cycle network which, when fully completed, will stretch all the way from dover to st. It is in pdf format and you can get it by clicking the image below forestry commission, then printing it off. You can cycle on public roads, byways open to all traffic, public bridleways, restricted bridleways, and dedicated new forest cycle routes. With an estimated 2019 population of 8,336,817 distributed over about 302. Since 2010 louise has run the new forest adventurers off road cycling club a not for profit organisation with over 800 local members, with 23 bike rides per week in the new forest area. Since 2010 the activities have been based in the uk youth activity centre at avon tyrrell manor near burley, hampshire and attracts approximately 200 attendees each year.
We have more than 100 miles of waymarked familyfriendly cycle routes, much of it off the public highway and trafficfree. New forest cycling provides a wonderful experience that can be appreciated by young and not so young, alike. Since 2010 louise has run the new forest adventurers off road cycling club a not for profit organisation with over 800 local members, with 23 bike rides per week in the new. Cycling, dorset, blandford forum, new forest, hampshire. This is a working forest, with forestry, farming and equestrian activity on its narrow roads and tracks. Plus, our offroad cycle network is easily accessible by rail or road so whether you prefer to bring your own bikes or hire them here when you arrive, there are several options available. Here are a few tips to make your ride as enjoyable and rewarding as possible while adhering to the. Cycle new forest aims to inspire you to get on your bike and make the most of what the new forest has to offer as well as covering news about cycling in the. Corporate events or private groups get off the tourist trails to see parts of the forest visitors dont usually get to. Cycling in the new forest is permitted on most public highways. The club stages events for club members and visitors every tuesday of the racing season, from midapril through to the end of august. New forest cycling cycle ride 8 woodland near burley, including burley new and burley old inclosures. We also help more experienced cyclists get the most from areas that can be difficult to explore if you want to get off the beaten track and find places a bit more hidden away.
The cycle routes throughout the new forest are spread around some of the most interesting and popular spots. New forest cycling routes new forest national park authority. Social cycling on new forest trails and some minor roads, we will cycle a variety of routes with the aim to improve our fitness and partake in longer organised rides throughout the year such as round the island rides, london to brighton and the proposed southampton sportive. Tailor made off road bike tours of the beautiful new forest. The national park is an ideal place to leave the car at home, or at your accommodation, and enjoy cycling in the new forest on the cyclefriendly flat ground. The new forest boasts an impressive array of uncommon and special butterfly species. New forest town village larger town village village national cycle route national cycle route off road national cycle route on road roads cycling in the new forest is permitted on most public highways. Routes archive cycle new forest cycling in the new forest. Cycling in new forest from village of burley was such a wonderful experience for us. By way of background, in recent times cycling has become an emotive issue in the new forest as a result of a few organised road cycling events that have attracted large numbers to the narrow public roads that cross the forest. Cycling is a great way to discover the beauty and fascinating wildlife of the new forest. The route visits burley, the western escarpment of the forest in the avon valley, the edge of the wiltshire downs, breamore and hale, before returning through the heart of the forest across stony cross plain and down the ornamental drive to brockenhurst. In 2010 the new forest cycling week moved to the uk youth activity centre at avon tyrrell manor near burley where we have the exclusive use of their rally camping field. Or from this search tool you can choose to search my site or go onto the.
For more adventurous cyclists, there are purposebuilt mountain bike circuits at moors valley country park, ringwood. This cycle trail is completely free of roads and traffic. The usual rules of the road apply but please follow our cycle code to make your ride safer for yourself and other forest users. For safe family rides, there are markers dotted around the various inclosures that help you to identify your location assuming that you have a key to the numbers.
Highlights include the lovely south coast scenery, the pretty town of christchurch on the river stour and the quiet traffic free wooded section through the beautiful new forest. The new forest is a region of southwestern england, easily accessible by car or train and a cosy and comfortable escape from the urban sprawl. Our unique landscape may lead you to encounter all sorts of surprises such as a pony wandering into your path or a route closed to allow for operational work to take place. The area includes a number of small towns set amongst the forest where wildlife roams free. Rides in the heart of the national park cycling guides first edition by searle, ben isbn. To make it as easy as possible for you to get out and get going there are now a range of options to access the routes. Always use lights after dark or in poor daytime visibility. Cycling, walking and horse riding trails cover the forest. Here are some of my trails and route recommendations.
With beautiful natural surroundings, there is no better place to explore by bike. Either supply your own bikes or rent from forest leisure cycling our bike hire partner who can drop off collect bikes from any new forest location from. Our unique landscape may lead you to encounter all sorts of surprises such as a pony wandering into your path or a. The hampshire setting for this national park provides cycling treks to enjoy and superb pub food and drink to savour. The national park forestry commission has created a cycling map that you can download here, where you can find over 100 miles of offroad family friendly trails. The majority of our cycling routes here in the new forest feature a strong element of offroad cycling. Most of these routes are particularly suited to families with children. Download the cycle map located in the black box on this page before you visit. Enjoy your visit and please help to keep the new forest national park a. Guided off road bike tours of the new forest bring your own bike or hire tailor made rides to suit all abilities. Relax and enjoy the scenery without worrying about route finding.
We aim to help people from all walks of life get out on two wheels and for it to be an inclusive and fun experience. Forest leisure cycling looked after us very well, particularly as i am not that experienced in cycling. With wide open spaces, its easy to escape into stunning countryside and get way from it all and what better way than on your bike. This route takes in part of the national route 2 of the national cycle network which, when fully completed, will stretch all the way. Cycling guides takes a fresh approach to helping new, family, and leisure cyclists discover rewarding places to cycle. The new forest is a beautiful, tranquil and environmentally sensitive place enjoyed by local residents and visitors alike.
For this year, the first of my trips was last week, when i travelled to blandford forum in dorset for a two day cycling holiday with friends. There are a plethora of new forest cycle paths and routes through and around the new forest, many of which avoid roads entirely. I hope my info is helpful to you but dont forget you can always ask me any questions you have via my contact me link. Many visitors are choosing to leave their car at home, whilst others only use it to get them to the new forest in order to transport their bikes and other essentials. The forest trails are compacted gravel and with over 100 miles of routes, they make our stunning national park perfect for leisure and family cycling. She has a fantastic knowledge of the area, has many well prepared routes and knows all the right pubs for lunch. Calendar events, which as the name suggests are run with support on a specific day, and permanent events, which may be ridden on any day without support between them there are event distances from 50km 30miles to 300km 200miles run at different minimum speeds to suit cyclists of all abilities. New forest bike project nfbp is a social enterprise and registered community interest company cic, number 10327640 which takes in unwanted bicycles and then repairs, restores and relocates them. New forest cycling by way of background, in recent times cycling has become an emotive issue in the new forest as a result of a few organised road cycling events that have attracted large numbers to the narrow public roads that cross the forest.
The new forest cycling week was founded in 1975 and for 35 years was based at the forestry commission roundhill campsite near brockenhurst. Most forestry england car parks in the new forest have now reopened. Relax and enjoy the scenery without worrying about route finding or getting lost. Highlights include the lovely south coast scenery, the pretty town of christchurch on the river stour and the quiet traffic free wooded. Use this map to plan your route, check the forestry commission website for route closures, and try to be off forest tracks by sunset. Our circular route, led by cyclexperience owner ross kempson and manager jon thurnellread, takes us along designated forest trails, gravel tracks and wide lanes, pockmarked here and there with potholes, puddles and. New forest bike project a community social enterprise. This route starts and ends near brockenhurst rail station and follows cycle tracks and minor roads through the lovely new forest park with its attractive woodland and interesting wildlife. The forestry commission provides over 100 miles of offroad waymarked cycle routes. The usual rules of the road apply but please follow our cycle code to make your ride safer for. Please keep to waymarked gravel tracks when cycling off road. New forest cycle route this route takes in part of the national route 2 of the national cycle network which, when fully completed, will.
New forest cycling is one of the very best ways to explore and discover the beauty and diversity of this national park. It is in pdf format and you can get it by clicking the image below forestry. However, please note that there are still some that remain closed. The new forest cycling club, established in 1934, is the new forest road club whose main focus is on timetrialling. But a few days in the new forestjust 90 minutes outside of londonreinvigorated my zest for nature.
Offroad cycling is only permitted on certain routes in the new forest. New forest excursion 200km 125miles this event explores every corner and all of the varied new forest landscapes. Follow this link nfcc 2020 events calendar for all this years events. The offroad and roadbased new forest cycle network offers something for all the family to enjoy. For your convenience, the forestry commission has made a new forest cycling map available. New forest cycle rides are great for families, too. Where heres a handy walks and cycling map from the new forest national parks authority there are over 100 miles of off road tracks and routes.
New forest cycling offers year round fun in a wonderful. Apr 25, 2018 but a few days in the new forestjust 90 minutes outside of londonreinvigorated my zest for nature. With some of the largest areas of heath in europe, the new forest is. Get off the tourist trails to see parts of the forest visitors dont usually get to. The best way to explore the new forest national park and enjoy its natural wild beauty is by bike. Things to do, walking and cycling routes and events, as well as our planning service and conservation work. The new forest offers more than 100 miles of offroad forestry commission cycling trails ranging in length from six to 25 miles. The new forest national park cycle routes village to trail access maps please remember to stay on the waymarked routes when cycling offroad on the new forest crown lands key cycling in the new forest approved off road routes, usually gravel or asphalt national cycle route off road. See the ponies, watch the wildlife in the heathlands and the woods and just relax in such peaceful surroundings. New forest cycling routes discover my favourite tracks. Walking and cycling the new forest a weekend escape. If you choose to stick to the roads, apart from being careful of passing cars and idiots. Unfortunately, there are a minority of cyclists who act irresponsibly and these play right into the. From fordingbridge down to christchurch in the west and from southampton down to lepe country park in the east.
In early 2015 louise set up new forest cycling guide in order to do even more of what she loves cycling in the beautiful new forest and to share that with other people. Apr 11, 2018 cycling through the new forest is, for many, one of the highlights of cycling on british soil. Whether on your own or with your family, the tranquil settings of the new forest cycle routes will heighten your spirits and leave you feeling invigorated popular cycling routes. Extreme care should always be taken when cycling on site, remembering that traffic will be moving around the site and to observe speed limits. New forest national park is a haven for cycling enthusiasts and beginners alike. The best cycling routes in the new forest new forest living. View full details brockenhurst to boldre via roydon woods.
New york city nyc, often called the city or simply new york ny, is the most populous city in the united states. The guide opened up the whole forest for cycling easy to follow, linked with the new forest web site for suggested routes, and you can be occupied for days. The aim of this site is to inspire you to explore the new forest by bike, we think its the best way. Today it is a wonderful area to explore by walking, cycling and on horseback.
New forest cycle rides cycle routes fully described. The grand slam is a 42 mile gravel and road cycle route around some great parts of the new forest. All the cycle routes are signposted, and, as most are offroad, cyclists with young children can enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside without the noise, and risk to life and limb, posed by speeding cars. Learn about the long history of the new forest from a local and about the wildlife it harbours, how it was used in the war and the secrets it. Every year, i try and participate in a couple of weekend cycling trips in 2010, it was kent and the ridgeway. Whether on your own or with your family, the tranquil settings of the new forest cycle routes will heighten your spirits and leave you feeling invi. New forest cycle routes the new forest provides a great all weather cycling experiencethe trails are really well drained and can be used all year round. Aug 10, 2017 the new forest cycling week was founded in 1975 and this year it celebrated its 43rd year. Make sure you are visible by wearing bright colours. Cycling through the new forest is, for many, one of the highlights of cycling on british soil. The new forest is a great place to explore by bicycle.