New Forest Cycle Routes

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From our central forest location, new for this year we now have 9 enjoyable and varied New Forest cycle routes available right on our doorstep. These trails are open to everyone and suitable for all ages and abilities.

We’ve developed two new routes for this year, our Royal Oak and Rhinefield rides, to enhance your options.

Our route maps are available in a pack of 9 and we include a detailed, easy to follow narrative to make them the best guide to enjoying our New Forest trails.

Other useful New Forest cycle route overview guides and Ordnance Survey maps are available to buy online as well as in store at the Cycle Centre in Burley.

So whether you are hiring, or have brought your own bikes with you, we are happy to give you expert advice as well as breakdown backup during your day out on our New Forest cycle routes.

 

Purchase Cycle Route Maps

7 New Forest Cycle Routes

9 New Forest cycle routes
for all ages and abilities

This set of 9 maps details the most popular cycle rides in our area as tested by thousands of our cycle hire customers.

Routes start from 5 miles on the disused railway line up to 20 miles to Linwood via the deer sanctuary and include step-by-step instructions.

£3.95 + £1.00 UK delivery

Ordnance Survey OL22 - New Forest

Ordnance Survey OL22
New Forest - Explorer Map

This OS Explorer map covers from Bournemouth to Southampton and the whole of the New Forest National Park.

All of the major bridleways, cycle trails and paths are displayed allowing you to choose from the best the New Forest has to offer.

£7.99 + £1.00 UK delivery

Our Cycle Routes

Renting bikes from our hire centre at Burley places you in the heart of some of the best cycle routes in the New Forest. Our 9 featured routes take in a combination of open heathland, enclosed forest trails and quiet country lanes. Our rides are suitable for all ages and abilities and even our longest route can be comfortably managed in a day. Our expert hire staff will be more than happy to give you advice on the best route to choose for your day out.

Click on a route for more details…

The Old Railway
5-13 miles

A popular, level route of 5 or 13 miles on the disused railway track. Two superb tea rooms en route.

Woodland Trail
8.5 miles

A perfect taste of the New Forest for family and leisure cyclists. 8.5 miles almost completely off road on gravel tracks.

The Hill Fort
9 miles

An interesting 9 mile ride on quiet, leafy lanes and a section of the gravel old railway track passing the beautiful streams at Mill Lawn.

The Owl & Reptile Ride
11 miles

An 11 mile ride to one of our most interesting local attractions. Taking in the Castle Hill viewpoint upon leafy country lanes.

The Deer Sanctuary
12-18 miles

A favourite of families and keen cyclists alike. 12 to 18 miles mainly on gravel tracks, offering you the best chance to view the New Forest wildlife in their natural setting. The average cyclist should allow over 4 hours for this route.

Villages, Views & Vales
15 miles

Entirely on quiet leafy lanes for those of you that prefer the comfort of smooth tarmac! This 20 mile ride allows you to visit some lovely local villages, enjoy a tremendous viewpoint and a choice of 5 forest pubs. The average cyclist should allow over 4 hours for this route.

The Linwood Loop
20 miles

This is an extension of the Deer Sanctuary route, giving you a total distance of 20 miles of cycling, enabling you to visit the north west edge of our National Park and two great forest pubs. The average cyclist should allow over 4 hours for this route.

The Rhinefield Ride
24 milesNew Route

An adventurous ride predominantly on gravel tracks, taking in Bolderwood, the Ornamental Drive and The Oak Inn at Bank. The average cyclist should allow over 4 hours for this route.

The Royal Oak Ride
32 milesNew Route

Our most challenging route, taking you right out to the furthest North-West boundary of the New Forest and some excellent traditional pubs. The average cyclist should allow over 4 hours for this route.