New Forest Cycle Routes
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| Route Name | Photo | Distance | Description |
| Bournemouth to Ashurst New Forest | 31.1 miles (50 km) | Starting in the south coast seaside town of Bournemouth travel east along the prom to Christchurch and then through the New Forest to Ashurst along National Cycle Route 2. View Full Details>> | |
| Brockenhurst to Boldre via Roydon Woods | 3.1 miles (5 km) | This route follows bridleways between Brockenhurst and the village of Boldre in the New Forest. It's suitable for both cyclists and walkers, following country lanes and traffic free forest paths through a really pretty section of the forest. The route also passes the delightful Roydon Woods which consists of ancient woodland, pastures, ponds, heaths and the Lymington River. It's worth exploring this area and looking out for the wide variety of wildlife that dwells here. This includes Tawny owls, nightjars, various butterflies and deer. View Full Details>> | |
| Brockenhurst to Burley | 8.7 miles (14 km) | This route follows National Cycle Route 2 from Brockenhurst to Burley. The route is also known as the Castleman's Corkscrew. View Full Details>> | |
| Brockenhurst to Hythe | 12.4 miles (20 km) | Travel from Brockenhurst through the New Forest to Hythe along National Cycle Route 2. You can then catch the ferry to Southampton and explore this famous port. View Full Details>> | |
| Castleman Trailway | 16.2 miles (26 km) | Travel from Ringwood to Poole along the disused Southampton to Dorchester railway line on this easy cycle and walking route. Route highlights include 3 lovely country parks - Avon Heath Country Park, Moors Valley Country Park and Upton Country Park. View Full Details>> | |
| Keyhaven Marshes | 6.2 miles (10 km) | This coastal cycle or walk takes you from Lymington to Keyhaven through the beautiful Keyhaven and Pennington Marshes. The path runs along a sea wall with the marshes on one side and the sea on the other. As such you are surrounded by varied and beautiful scenery for the length of the route. In the marsh area you will pass a number of pretty lagoons where you can look out for a wide variety of birdlife including Egret, Shelduck, Curlew and Heron. On the coastal side there are fabulous views of the Isle of Wight which is less than 2 miles away. Hurst Castle is also visible for most of the way - you could extend your walk by walking along the shingle spit to Henry VIII's Device Fort if you have time. View Full Details>> | |
| Lepe Country Park | 3.4 miles (5.5 km) | Lepe is a coastal Country Park located near Southampton, in the New Forest National Park. There is a large beach and stunning cliffs where there are fabulous views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. The park has excellent facilities with Barbeque areas, picnic areas and a cafe.
The route below is designed for walkers but there is a Lepe cycle route running through the park and the surrounding area - please click here for details. View Full Details>> | |
| Moors Valley Country Park | 3.1 miles (5 km) | Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, is situated in Ashley Heath, on the Dorset/Hampshire border. The park has a number of peaceful woodland paths so is a great place for a safe and easy cycle or walk. There are a number of well waymarked cycle and walking routes through the park, while there is also cycle hire available throughout the year.
The park contains the Moors River and two Lakes where you can see Grey Herons, Great Crested Grebes, Mallards and Mute Swans. There is also a steam railway and a 'Go Ape' adventure park. Moors Valley is situated right next to Ringwood Forest so there is scope for continuing your ride for several miles through more peaceful woodland. View Full Details>> | |
| New Forest Circular | 15.5 miles (25 km) | 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 half way point is the pretty town of Lyndhurst which makes for a great place to stop for lunch. View Full Details>> |
