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Routes

 

 

 

Discover the New Forest

                 Ride 1 leaflet 330kb pdf

                 Ride 2 leaflet 360kb pdf

                 Ride 3 leaflet 278kb pdf

                 Ride 4 leaflet 252 kb pdf

                Ride 5 leaflet  242kb pdf

 

 

 

Cycling in towns

                 Map of the Basingstoke Cycle network 989kb pdf

                 Maps showing cycle routes in Eastleigh 550kb pdf

                 Map of cycle routes in Gosport 496kp pdf

                 Map of cycle routes in Portsmouth

                 Map of cycle routes in Southampton

         Map of cycle routes in Fareham

 

Courtesy of Hants

 

Most leaflets are also available from Hampshire County Council's Information Centres.

 

 

Hythe-Brockenhurst 12 miles, quiet roads and forest tracks

The crossing from Southampton Town Quay to Hythe is well worth taking for fantastic views of the harbour, and if you've got time to spare in Hythe you can visit the worlds oldest train pier! Details of crossings can be found on the Hythe Ferry website. Quiet roads take you through Hythe as far as Denny Wood campsite. From the campsite, the route follows forest tracks south through attractive woodland, and joins the B3055 to take you into Brockenhurst. See our online mapping or download the New Forest Map for details of the Forest tracks. Alternatively call the New Forest Visitor Centre on tel: 023 80 282269.

 

Brockenhurst to Bransgore - 8 miles, quiet roads and forest tracks

The route leaves Brockenhurst on the B3055 towards Sway, and re-joins the Forest Track system westwards towards Holmsley. Take care crossing the A35 near Holmsley, and continue towards Bransgore using the forest track and quiet roads. See our online mapping for details of the forest tracks.

 

 Cowes to Sandown, Isle of Wight. ** 11 miles, easy

The easiest 'coast to coast' ride in the country uses former railway paths to take you from one side of the island to another. Starting just south of Cowes the route takes you alongside the river Medina to Newport. After a brief on-road section, you rejoin the path at Shide to travel through delightful countryside to the outskirts of Sandown with its miles of sandy beaches. Download route description sheet.

 

Test Valley Way**  5 miles each way, off road, easy

Running between Stonymarsh and Stockbridge, this disused railway track provides a safe and flat surface for cycling. As this trail is linear it is particularly suitable for families with children. The trail runs along the eastern bank of the River Test passing through Horsebridge with its attractive weirs and renovated station house. Stockbridge Common Nature Reserve is one of several wildlife havens that can be discovered en route. Further information and leaflet from Hampshire County Council.

 

Meon Valley Cycle trail 10 miles, (inc. 7 off road), strenuous

This is a challenging trail following the Downs of Hampshire, your effort well rewarded with stunning views from Butser Hill. Further info is available from Hampshire County Council.

 

 Hayling Billy Trail** (5 miles from Havant)

The delightful off-road cycling trail starts at the railway station in Havant. Following the railway path southwards you arrive at Langstone Bridge, where we suggest you get off and walk along the footpath. Once on Hayling Island, you're back on the former railway path, which takes you to the Southern end of the island, where you can explore the sea front and town, or take a ferry across Langstone Harbour to Portsmouth and get a train back to Havant. Download leaflet from Hampshire CC.

 

New Forest Day Rides

Quiet roads take you through an abundance of heathland, woods, wildlife and villages, making the New Forest a magical place to cycle. Below are two suggestions using National Route 2, or for further info visit the Hampshire CC website.Postmaster [info@paalimo.it]

Easy Ride  -  On  roads and cycle paths, pass the old  Eling marina and  ride back on the Hythe Ferry.  Bikes can go free.

Easy— roads and  cycle tracks.  Nice to take a picnic  and have it by the Southampton Water and then return.

Over the Itchen Bridge along the foreshore and then back again.

Medium -  paths and road  lunch in Winchester?

See the old city of Winchester and visit Arthur’s Round Table, ride by the river.

Return by rail?

Medium—ride one way or  both.

Country Roads Promenades and Cycle Paths. See places you would never get to by car.

Route Southampton to Hythe 14 miles

Route Southampton to Portsmouth 20 / 40

Route Southampton to Winchester 15 / 30

Route Southampton to Victoria Park 10 miles

 

        Map of cycle routes in Southampton

Route Southampton to Romsey 10 / 20 miles

Medium — Roads and  Cycle Track.  Nice to have lunch there and have it in the country and then return a different way.

Via Broadlands to Romsey