These routes are clearly marked and signposted by numbered posts see image. Or from this search tool you can choose to search my site or go onto. Sep 15, 2016 this is particularly good news as its been a long time since a cycle route has been added to the cycle new forest website. New forest cycling routes in the search box on any page you see this search box, hit search and youll find this page again. New forest cycling guided routes for all abilities. Cycling guides takes a fresh approach to helping new, family, and leisure cyclists discover rewarding places to cycle. In addition to this, there are gps files that can be downloaded in. Route is along b roads and country lanes to avoid busy traffic. Dorset cycle route maps and guide books bike ride maps.
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 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. The new forest essential guide brockenhurst riding stables. 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. Forest of ae mountain bike trail map, elevation profile. 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 freecycle network is a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free in their own towns. You can use the interactive controls to zoom in and out and to move around the map, or click on a path or a marker for more info. Download gpx or kml routes for select trails follow tracks on garmin, magellan, and other devices.
We have more than 100 miles of waymarked familyfriendly cycle routes, much of it off the public highway and traffic free. Download fulltext pdf nitrogen cycling in a forest stream determined a 15n tracer addition article pdf available in ecological monographs 703. An interactive tourist and visitor map of the new forest national park in hampshire, uk. Upload through garmin sync, our route measurer or manually. This cycle trail is completely free of roads and traffic. 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. Each route has a pdf map to download from 2016 onwards, the pdf maps include a cue sheet. Download your free guide to the new forest with information on the area, where to stay, where to eat and what to do, its a must for planning your visit to the new forest national park.
You can use the interactive controls to zoom in and out and to move around the map, or click on a path. The forest of dean and wye valley provides varied terrain and scenery for cyclists, and with an extensive network of stoned roads and paths, it is perfect for cyclists of all abilities. Find the perfect place to walk, cycle and enjoy the outdoors. New forest visitor map an interactive tourist and visitor. Cycling in the new forest follows well defined tracks. Cycle map for all forestry commission routes this maps for the entire area and is great. New forest cycling routes new forest national park authority. A ukwide network of signed paths and routes for walking, cycling, wheeling and exploring outdoors. New forest national park is a haven for cycling enthusiasts and beginners alike. Moors valley country park and forest, is situated in ashley heath, on the dorsethampshire border. Along the way you cycle through hampshires lovely rural countryside and the new forest. New forest cycle club 2020 annual awards dinner takes place on 29th feb 2020 at the carpenters arms. Cycling along forest way forest way is part of the national cycle network. 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.
Contact information the forest way is owned by east sussex. For dorset cycle route maps and guide books, t here is really just the one cycling map that covers all of dorset. I am planning to have a cycle trip from cornwall to london. 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.
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. Simply fill in your details below to download your free guide to the new forest. With beautiful natural surroundings, there is no better place to explore by bike. New forest cycling routes i recommend to get you started. The web site was set up by the new forest guide team to support charities. Pdf nitrogen cycling in a forest stream determined a 15n.
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. How to plan a cycle route in the new forest youtube. Cycle hire is available from cyclexperience at norden car park. Gisburn forest bike trails fantastic mountain biking in the forest of bowland bottoms beck n blue moderate 9. Bikers can enjoy a great day out with their machines and at the same time support a good cause. From fordingbridge down to christchurch in the west and from southampton down to lepe country park in the east. Wheelersmce are always looking for volunteers to help with marshalling, stewarding and any other duties that will help the eventshow to run smoothly. Offroad cycling is only permitted on certain routes in the new forest. 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. Family routes the new forest is the ideal cycling destination for families wanting safe offroad and gentle cycle routes. Download the cycle map located in the black box on this page before you visit. Download your free guide to the new forest new forest. 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.
Its all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Now, i wanted to download some gpx files so i will have some routes, in particular the national cycle route number 3, on my gps device. The majority of our cycling routes here in the new forest feature a strong element of offroad cycling. This is particularly good news as its been a long time since a cycle route has been added to the cycle new forest website. How to download british national cycle routes as gpx. Weve made it easy for you to filter our routes by region, distance and whether theyre traffic free.
You can cycle on public roads, byways open to all traffic, public bridleways, restricted bridleways, and dedicated new forest cycle routes. New forest cycling routes discover my favourite tracks. Lowtraffic, attractive, direct routes across london sustrans commissioned by transport for london to create the network we coordinate priority routes supplied by local authorities earthlight used to produce and regularly update routes aligned to os itn. 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. National forest trail cycle route ldwa long distance paths. A mellow section of green grade trail follows an old rail.
They are available free of charge with bikes hired at outlets around the new forest. 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. In view of the fragile nature of the landscape, please remember that cycling offroad in the new forest is restricted to the way marked cycle routes and it is a contravention of the bye laws to use other offroad routes. Drop down to the causeway over stocks reservoir and bounce along eggberry road. Wide choice of routes to suit all levels from 6 mile starter rides to 10 20 mile more challenging routes for intermediate and advanced off road cyclists either supply your own bikes or rent from on of our bike hire partners in brockenhurst burley or lyndhurst some of whom can drop off collect bikes out of peak season to any new forest. The rides listed here are some of the routes weve tried. 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. 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. Enjoy new forest cycle rides in a carfree environment. If you fancy some cream tea and cakes on route, you can always swing by acres down farm. Be aware that animals are easily startled and may suddenly move into your path. The club stages events for club members and visitors every tuesday of the racing season. Approved off road routes, cycle routes 278 new forest guide.
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. We have over 100 miles of care free waymarked routes, where you can experience tracks through the open heathland, near our coastline and our sheltered woods. Follow this link nfcc 2020 events calendar for all this years events. The pdf download includes details of all the club time trials and contact details for margaret in order to ring up on the day and reserve a start slot nfcc members before midday, non members after midday. For dorset cycle route maps and guide books, t here is really just the one cycling map that covers all of dorset its a good one though. 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 cycle rides are great for families, too. Ponies, cattle and other animals are free to roam the forest and most of its roads. Recommended routes and elevation profiles for 9,000 trails. New forest cycle routes map new forest national park. However, two maps have great routes crossing dorset the sustrans south coast way map and the sustrans bath to bournemouth map. 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. The best cycling routes in the new forest new forest living. New forest cycle routes cycling routes in hampshire.
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 old station tea rooms holmsley, burley, new forest. Lymington to circular ride via new forest cycle routes uk. Highlights include the lovely south coast scenery, the pretty town of christchurch on the river stour and the quiet traffic free wooded. Good run guide training friends lets organise pseudo races, create league tables and compare runs with your friends. There are how ever two very short sections on a roads, for just a few hundred yards between a couple of the sections of the ride. O worksop a57 a1 sherwood forest primary p cycle routes r b. This map highlights a wide range of tourist and visitor attractions and identifies the most popular locations to participate in a wealth of leisure activities. 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. Summer is an extraspecial time as the adorable new forest. 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. The new forest cycling club, established in 1934, is the new forest road club whose main focus is on timetrialling. The forest trails are compacted gravel and with over 100 miles of routes, they make our stunning national park. Sherwood forest primary cycle routes rufford sookholm ompton pleasley vale creswell crags welbeck abbey norton a60 a616 a1 budby tl crossing carburton muddy after thoresby hall narrow path ollerton a614 a616 a614 soft sand cuckney elkesley a57 nether langwith whaley thorns hazel gap bothamsall perlethorpe.
Here are just a few i can recommend and which i have tried out recently. 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. A circular 12 mile, mainly offroad route between norden and either studland village or shell bay beach via rempstone forest. New forest cycle rides cycle routes fully described. The park has a number of peaceful woodland paths so is a great place for a safe and easy cycle or walk. The guide also shows footpaths and car parks so it is multi purpose. In addition to this, there are gps files that can be downloaded in order to add to your gps device. The main reason for this is the time it took to map out the route. 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 map cycle hire in the new forest.
Intuitive dashboard with your choice of widgets showing latest activities, planned training, weeklymonthly stats. New forest bike rides there are a number of somewhat disjointed new forest cycle paths that are a pleasure to ride. Membership unlocks topo maps in the free singletracks iphone and android apps. Forest of ae mountain bike trail map, elevation profile, and. Families can use the popular off road cycle paths and stay safely away from traffic, such as the 11 mile circular family cycle trail. Off road cycle route key to symbols information centre toilets parking museum telephone campsite tour bus with cycle trailer steep hill deer sanctuary numbered posts. Please help to care for the forest by keeping only to the waymarked routes and following the code. 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. The aim of this site is to inspire you to explore the new forest by bike, we think its the best way. To help you find your way certain posts are numbered. 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.
New forest cycle routes forest leisure cycling burley. Download a route leaflet from the website link above. Having a gpx file is somewhat crucial because some turns these routes make into some lost lanes are impossible to find when signs are missing or hidden in the vegetation. Posts on the new forest west group the freecycle network. Cycling official site for the forest of dean and wye valley. Having a gpx file is somewhat crucial because some. Cycling in the green open spaces of hampshires new forest is a world away from the bustle of london, but is only 90 minutes from waterloo by direct train. Many new forest cycle rides are fully described here, with detailed maps and route directions. 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.