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. Longniddry railway path follow route west all the way into longniddry, cycle through village shops and pub turn left under railway bridge signed pencaitland, take first left. From fordingbridge down to christchurch in the west and from southampton down to lepe country park in the east. Cycling along forest way forest way is part of the national cycle network. You can cycle on public roads, byways open to all traffic, public bridleways. 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. The national cycle network is a ukwide network of signed paths and routes for walking, cycling, wheeling and exploring outdoors. The best cycling routes in the new forest new forest living. There have been rumours about joining some of the cycle routes up to make them longer well keep an eye on the news if youd like to suggest your favourite bike ride, please drop us a line.
The following cycle code has been put into place by the forestry commission, and should be adhered to by all cyclists on the new forest, at all times. New forest bike rides there are a number of somewhat disjointed new forest cycle paths that are a pleasure to ride. Brockenhurst to boldre via roydon woods 3 miles 5 km this route follows bridleways between brockenhurst and the village of boldre in the new forest. This network covers over 100 miles and includes the main new forest villages and the railway at brockenhurst, with many attractive routes along forest tracks. The freecycle network is a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free in their own towns. Bikemap is the worlds biggest bike route collection. Posts on the new forest west group the freecycle network. Most of these routes are particularly suited to families with children and can also be used by people on mobility scooters. Contact information the forest way is owned by east sussex. New forest you wont find trails for the extreme cyclist here, but you will enjoy 100 miles of trafficfree routes on flat, gravel track that is perfect for families. The rides listed here are some of the routes weve tried.
New forest cycling is such an experience, get out into the heart of nature on the approved offroad cycle routes. 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. Off road routes or very light traffic roads carrying more traffic care needed bridleways applied for country park trails other tracks map is not to scale bridleway permissive path minor roads other tracksestate roads footpaths major roads disclaimer at the time of preparation this map is correct to the best of our knowledge. Mountain biking irresponsibly during the covid19 pandemic puts you and others at risk.
Find your perfect cycling route, create your own bike trails, and discover the most stunning cycling destinations. The new forest national park cycle routes village to trail access maps please remember cycling offroad in the new forest is restricted to the waymarked routes only key cycling in the new forest approved off road routes, usually gravel or asphalt approved on road routes other routes. Ponies, cattle and other animals are free to roam the forest and most of its roads. A cycle ride from new forest club site this route has been suggested by a sustrans volunteer. Due to the current situation in the uk and worldwide, from 23 march, forestry england will be closing all main car parks in the new forest. Follow signs for river esk path and continue on this trail along the riverbank all the way to whitecraig. 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.
Provide new and improved cycle routes with a focus on satiating the. Cyclists travelling along this route between brockenhurst and burley will find a secure bike parking, excellent refreshments and space to relax before planning the next stage of. The main reason for this is the time it took to map out the route. Sep 28, 2018 north downs way new gpx route cycling uks riders route for the north downs way is a largely offroad route which will take you over 150 miles from farnham in surrey to dover in kent. Cycling guides takes a fresh approach to helping new, family, and leisure cyclists discover rewarding places to cycle. Epping forest district cycling action plan essex highways. Above, two different waymarked cycle routes for some great new forest cycling. 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. Cycleways are routes that link communities, businesses and destinations across london in one cycle network. New forest walking routes with walking maps gps cycle and. Predominantly covering the new forest but also offering rides in the purbecks, ringwood forest and the isle of wight. Please follow both the highway code and the new forest cycling code, which is supported by cycling groups and local organisations.
Bournemouth to ashurst new forest 31 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. The grand slam is a 42 mile gravel and road cycle route around some great parts of the new forest. The 20 circular routes vary in length from 16 to 27 miles and are fully described in the text and shown on the accompanying maps. The new forest is a working forest, with forestry, farming and equestrian activity on its narrow roads and tracks.
O worksop a57 a1 sherwood forest primary p cycle routes r b. Map one birthplace of the industrial revolution route begins in musselburgh at the old roman bridge car park next to the river esk. We hope you will enjoy exploring the local area and make the most of your stay at the new forest. 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. New forest cycling routes new forest national park authority. New forest cycle routes map new forest national park. Aug 02, 20 new forest you wont find trails for the extreme cyclist here, but you will enjoy 100 miles of trafficfree routes on flat, gravel track that is perfect for families.
In addition to this, there are gps files that can be downloaded. Along with tcx and gpx file downloads, there is also a pdf map option complete with cue sheets, so the routes can still be ridden. 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. 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. Cycling uks unique guide to published cycle routes view. Download the map of the family cycle trail forest of dean. New forest national park is a haven for cycling enthusiasts and beginners alike. Each route has a pdf map to download from 2016 onwards, the pdf maps include a cue sheet. New forest cycle routes forest leisure cycling burley. New forest cycle rides cycle routes fully described. See where you can enjoy safe new forest cycling in the national park. New forest cycling routes discover my favourite tracks. Corporate events new forest a bike ride is the perfect complement to your conference team building day a great way to declutter the mind after a heavy brainstorming session for example. The forestry commission provides over 100 miles of offroad waymarked cycle routes.
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. A great cycle route planner, however you like to ride. New forest cycle routes cycling routes in hampshire. Each map was custom designed with the aim of giving enough information to be able to navigate the route whilst still fitting onto one sheet of a4.
It is in pdf format and you can get it by clicking the image below forestry. Its all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Fantastic new forest destination for cyclists of all abilities the disused railway line that the old station tea rooms are adjacent to is an excellent cycle route. New forest cycling routes i recommend to get you started. Sustrans is the uks leading sustainable transport charity and is responsible for the development of the 12,000 miles of national cycle network. With beautiful natural surroundings, there is no better place to explore by bike. Keep to the way marked tracks when cycling in the new forest. A map showing the complete network of new forest cycle routes is available on the forestry commission website, but its advisable, however, and probably better to also have access to an uptodate copy of the ordnance survey map of the area its explorer ol22 the weatherproof version is particularly useful which shows all the cycle routes. Approved off road routes, cycle routes 278 new forest guide. Riding injuries put unnecessary stress on medical systems that need all available resources to fight the virus, and group rides increase your chances of exposure. This is particularly good news as its been a long time since a cycle route has been added to the cycle new forest website. Cycling uk led a group of journalists from mbuk, singletrack and cycling weekly on the inaugural trail blazing ride of this route on 28 september 2018, taking. Existing cycling infrastructure in epping forest district.
As the new forest is, obviously, a forest, gps connnectivity may be lost from time to time, so some tracks may have been extapolated between areas of good reception. Please remember to stay on the waymarked routes when cycling offroad on the new. Cycle map for all forestry commission routes this maps for the entire area and is great. The forest way code litter please take it home flowers admire and study but please leave for others access please respect adjoining owners property and use only recognised paths and routes. 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. In order to help protect this unique and fragile environment a way marked offroad and roadbased cycle network has been created. New forest cycle rides are great for families, too. Use the links to view full route information including elevation profiles, interactive maps and gps downloads. They used to be called cycle superhighways and quietways.
New forest cycling guided routes for all abilities. Hampshire and the new forest offer many opportunities for excellent cycling. Great cycle routes from british cycling find accredited road cycling routes, cycle trails and download route maps or gpx files for free. The majority of our cycling routes here in the new forest feature a strong element of offroad cycling. The offroad and roadbased new forest cycle network offers something for all the family to enjoy. The guide also shows footpaths and car parks so it is multi purpose. 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 approved on road routes national cycle route on road. The unique landscape may lead you to encounter all sorts of surprises and the forestry commission, who manage the new forest landscape, have produced a cycling code to help you enjoy your adventure while ensuring the beautiful. Here are just a few i can recommend and which i have tried out recently.
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. Sep 15, 2016 so, after much thought and investigation, the online map system from ride with gps ticks lots of the boxes when it comes to making great cycle routes available to those who want to explore the new forest by bike. Approved off road routes, usually gravel or asphalt national cycle route off road approved on road routes national cycle route on road other routes. For your convenience, the forestry commission has made a new forest cycling map available. We are staying in the new forest area at the end of may and are looking at taking the bikes out for a couple of days.