Each route has a pdf map to download from 2016 onwards, the pdf maps include a cue sheet. 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. Download the cycle map located in the black box on this page before you visit. The aim of this site is to inspire you to explore the new forest by bike, we think its the best way. Forest leisure cycling looked after us very well, particularly as i am not that experienced in cycling.
In 2010 the new forest cycling week moved to the uk youth activity centre at avon tyrrell manor near burley. The new forest is a region of southwestern england, easily accessible by car or train and a cosy and comfortable escape from the urban sprawl. Soon teresa has been plotting with yan to ride the avon cycleway in april probably during the week leading up to easter. New forest sunday 30 sep 2018 brockenhurst sixth form college, lyndhurst road, brockenhurst so42 7ze 15 mile familyfriendly, 30 miles short, 45 miles medium, 60 miles long.
New forest adventurers woodfalls, united kingdom meetup. Offroad cycling is only permitted on certain routes in the new forest. New forest has chronic problem with cycling schemes. New forest cycle rides are great for families, too. It is an informal rally for cycle campers, free from pressure and overorganisation, yet offering activity for all those who wish to join in.
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. From our central forest location, we have 9 enjoyable and. The half way point is the pretty town of lyndhurst which makes for a great place to stop for lunch. New forest cycling routes discover my favourite tracks. New forest cycling is one of the very best ways to explore and discover the beauty and diversity of this national park. New forest cycling routes in the search box on any page you see this search box, hit search and youll find this page again. Cycling in the new forest the natural choice for family. To make all roads accessible by bicycle in the borough, we need to have a connected network of high quality cycle routes, which allow everybody to use the network. There are a plethora of new forest cycle paths and routes through and around the new forest, many of which avoid roads entirely. I hope my info is helpful to you but dont forget you can always ask me any questions you have via my contact me link. The new forest cycling club, established in 1934, is the new forest road club whose main focus is on timetrialling. For safe family rides, there are markers dotted around the various inclosures that help you to identify your location assuming that you have a key to the numbers. This new forest off road cycling club also has some socials on occasion and usually 2 off rd cycling weekends away a year. New forest cycle routes forest leisure cycling burley.
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. Cycling is a great way to discover the beauty and fascinating wildlife of the new forest. We chose the old railway track 5km and ride through some beautiful forested paths. The new forest cycling week was founded in 1975 and for 35 years was based at the forestry commission roundhill campsite near brockenhurst. New forest cycling map cycle hire in the new forest. The new forest offers more than 100 miles of offroad forestry commission cycling trails ranging in length from six to 25 miles. Jul 21, 20 new forest national park authority 5,467 views 2. 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. 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. By way of background, in recent times cycling has become an emotive issue in the new forest as a result of a few organised road cycling events that have attracted large numbers to the narrow public roads that cross the forest. The club stages events for club members and visitors every tuesday of the racing season, from midapril through to the end of august. The club stages events for club members and visitors every tuesday of the racing season. Here are some of my trails and route recommendations.
Held over a full weekend, theres rides on both saturday april 18 and sunday april 19 routes vary from 30 to 80 miles. The area includes a number of small towns set amongst the forest where wildlife roams free. The new forest is the ideal cycling destination for families wanting safe offroad and gentle cycle routes. 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. New forest cycling guided routes for all abilities.
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. New forest cycle routes cycling routes in hampshire. Organising rides principally around the new forest, southampton and winchester, we always welcome new members to share our passion for mountain biking. But a few days in the new forestjust 90 minutes outside of londonreinvigorated my zest for nature. The guide also shows footpaths and car parks so it is multi purpose. From fordingbridge down to christchurch in the west and from southampton down to lepe country park in the east. If you participate in any ride listed on these pages, you must consider that you are on a private cycle ride with friends and that you are responsible for your own safety and roadcraft. Sep 10, 2014 the new forest has a chronic problem with failing to deliver on cycling schemes it won competitive funding for.
Where heres a handy walks and cycling map from the new forest national parks authority there are over 100 miles of off road tracks and routes. Five reasons to ride in the new forest national park. Aug 10, 2017 the new forest cycling week was founded in 1975 and this year it celebrated its 43rd year. New forest cc club events list 2020 follow this link nfcc 2020 events calendar for all this years events.
The new forest cycling week was founded in 1975 and for 35 years was based at roundhill, a forestry commission campsite near brockenhurst. Machines with individual tv screens and internet connectivity dumbbells up to 50kg half rack, smith machine and assisted dip station core stability area level 3 qualified instructors for. If the forecast is terrible it could be postponed until the week beginning april 20th. Our circular route, led by cyclexperience owner ross kempson and manager jon thurnellread, takes us along designated forest trails, gravel tracks and wide lanes, pockmarked here and there with potholes, puddles and. On a potentially inclement may bank holiday, 11 of us enjoyed a 42 mile cycle ride around the new forest on a mixture of gravel paths and roads. The new forest 100 sportive this sportive route really is about beautiful scenery, history, wildlife and getting the miles in michelle arthursbrennan november 9, 2018 11. The cycle routes throughout the new forest are spread around some of the most interesting and popular spots. It is in pdf format and you can get it by clicking the image below forestry commission, then printing it off. To help with admin please enter our evening events by phoning margaret read on 01425 653822 on the day between 9am and 4pm. Apr 25, 2018 but a few days in the new forestjust 90 minutes outside of londonreinvigorated my zest for nature. The national park is an ideal place to leave the car at home, or at your accommodation, and enjoy cycling in the new forest on the cyclefriendly flat ground. In april, theres the new forest spring sportive and cycling festival. Guided off road bike tours of the new forest bring your own bike or hire tailor made rides to suit all abilities.
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. Please note membership of our new forest cyling club does require. New forest cycle route this route takes in part of the national route 2 of the national cycle network which, when fully completed, will stretch all the way from dover to st. The new forest has a chronic problem with failing to deliver on cycling schemes it won competitive funding for.
The new forest national park is the natural choice for family cycling. Gw fitness the gw fitness suite consists of cardiovascular, resistance and free weights training equipment to help you achieve your fitness goals. The new forest summer sportive takes cyclists through the beautiful new forest national park, making this one of the most popular road cycling events to ride. 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.
If you are not a member, you may ride with us a few times, but then we will expect that you join the ctc through our national office. For your convenience, the forestry commission has made a new forest cycling map available. New forest summer sportive road cycling events in hampshire. Walking and cycling the new forest a weekend escape. Enjoy waltham forest walking and cycling account 5 uk our network of routes the biggest projects in the programme are our ambitious plans for the main roads. Its just as unfair for local cyclists as it is for other local authorities. Discover the stunning countryside and wildlife on a gentle ride across the new forest. Since 2010 the activities have been based in the uk youth activity centre at avon tyrrell manor near burley, hampshire and attracts approximately 200 attendees each year. Although there are other more serious cycling groups in the area i feel this group fills a niche for a more casual approach to taking advantage of the beautiful countryside on our doorsteps. New forest cycling offers year round fun in a wonderful. The usual rules of the road apply but please follow our cycle code to make your ride safer for yourself and other forest users. The idea of this page is for all current members past and future to share their training tips, personal bests, best rides etc etc.
We ride as a friendly group every other sunday, run several weekly evening rides via our bulletin board and get together for ad hoc weekend trips, races and challenge rides. 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 best cycling routes in the new forest new forest living. This route starts and ends near brockenhurst rail station and follows cycle tracks and minor roads through the lovely new forest park with its attractive woodland and interesting wildlife. Routes archive cycle new forest cycling in the new forest. Cycling in new forest from village of burley was such a wonderful experience for us. The new forest cycling week is normally held around the last week in july and attracts approximately 200 attendees each year. Whats more, the rain held off for most of the ride. New forest cycling by way of background, in recent times cycling has become an emotive issue in the new forest as a result of a few organised road cycling events that have attracted large numbers to the narrow public roads that cross the forest. If you choose to stick to the roads, apart from being careful of passing cars and idiots. The route circumnavigates bristol for about 85 miles, so with a ride to and from home to join it, it will be a ride of about 108 miles and 5000ft elevation not a day ride for cvlc. The new forest provides a great all weather cycling experiencethe trails are really well drained and can be used all year round. Highlights include the lovely south coast scenery, the pretty town of christchurch on the river stour and. Unfortunately, there are a minority of cyclists who act irresponsibly and these play right into the.
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. Or from this search tool you can choose to search my site or go onto. The majority of our cycling routes here in the new forest feature a strong element of offroad cycling. The new forest cycling week was founded in 1975 and this year it celebrated its 43rd year. In 2010 the new forest cycling week moved to the uk youth activity centre at avon tyrrell manor near burley where we have the exclusive use of their rally camping field. New forest town village larger town village village national cycle route national cycle route off road national cycle route on road roads cycling in the new forest is permitted on most public highways.
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