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Your personal guide Steve will lead you through the heart of the stunning ancient New Forest.
Leaving Hazelhurst Farm behind, our ride passes by the 70 metre tall Sway Tower. The tower was built by a High Court judge Andrew Peterson in the 1880s and has 14 floors with 330-steps leading to 360 degree views. The route takes us on quiet country lines towards the New Forest gravel tracks to find the old railway Line heading towards Brockenhurst. From here we ride out towards the Rhinefield Ornamental Drive and Knightwood Oak, where you find the oldest trees in the Forest. Out of the Forest and on to lanes that take us though to the small village of Burley, where a stop for a cappuccino and cake at Shappen Cafe may be required to "refuel". Though the other side of the village, we drop down and back on to the old railway line and ride through open heathland back towards the Farm.
We can also recommend bike hire from Cyclexperience from Brockenhurst. They can drop of their bikes to Hazlhurst Farm before our tour. Bookings need to be completed in advance.
Duration: 4 to 4.5 hours
Distance: 27 Miles
Elevation gain over the total ride: 1,069 ft (326m)
Types of bike: Gravel, Mountain, Hybrids and E-bikes
Terrain: Forest gravel tracks and roads
We recommend bringing the following:
Warm Clothing Dependant on weather on the day - additional layers recommended
Waterproofs Dependant on weather on the day - waterproof clothing recommended
Food Refreshments for on-ride refuelling e.g. energy bars
Drink Sufficient water or energy drink
Bikes must be in good safe and working order; puncture repair kit, spare inner tube & bike pump also required. Cycle helmets must be within the manufacturer's warranty period (3 years from the date of manufacture). More details on all the above will be sent after booking has been confirmed
Maximum riders: 8
Fully Qualified Mountain Bike Leader – Level 2 Qualification Accredited Through British Cycling
DBS Checked
Approved Fully Qualified Outdoor First Aid
Public Liability Insurance Through British Cycling
A riders information form will be sent by email once your booking has been made and will need to be completed and returned to us prior to the activity date.
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