The New Forest is a fabulous place, especially for cyclists. With an extensive choice of cycling routes across the forest you are in for a real treat. The network is easily accessible by rail or road so you can bring your own or hire bikes when you arrive.
Cycling in the New Forest is ideal for families wanting safe off road and gentle cycle routes, where you will experience the open heathland and sheltered woods. Along the way you will see many animals including the New Forest ponies, pigs and deer and abundance of wildlife. New Forest cycling is the way to experience the peace and take in some fresh air.
The New Forest also offers quiet country roads and cycling routes for those wanting to improve fitness and stamina, while taking in the stunning landscape and historic villages. The New Forest has a network of over 100 miles of cycle routes, perfect for a weekend break or holiday.
New Forest cycling is available all year round and is the perfect way to take in the different seasons from spring with the bluebells and baby animals, summer with the new foals, autumn with the beautiful golden leaves to winter with crisp frosty mornings ideal for cycling.
Explore and enjoy the New Forest, making sure you keep to the cycle code and you'll have an amazing time as there's no place like the New Forest for cycling.
The official New Forest Visitor site provides a route map of all the official cycle routes in the New Forest.