Alice Holt and surrounding lanes, 14 miles moderate

The route will start at the activity centre and the first part will follow the existing bike route around Alice Holt. The second part will follow lanes through Bentley and Binstead. The route is undulating, but we can walk up the hills if preferred.
The total route is around 14 miles and will take around two to two and a half hours.

This route takes in 3 miles of trails in Alice Holt Forest followed by 11 miles of quiet lanes around Bentley and Binstead. The route has a few hills, but these can be walked if preferred.

The route is partly off road and partly on quiet lanes. The most suitable bike would be a mountain bike or a hybrid bike.

There will be regular stops to chat and drink water.

Participants should bring a bike helmet, some water and some money or card if they wish to stop in the cafe at the end when we return to Alice Holt. It would also be useful to bring a spare inner tube for your bike in case on a puncture. Also bring layers and waterproofs as it may be cold or raining.

First-timers welcome!