Common Circular Southampton

Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding? Our Easygoing rides are great for building confidence for all abilities and ages along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes. They’re up to six miles long, with a gentle pace of around six miles an hour. Join us on this gentle circuit around the ancient Common of Southampton, highlighting points of interest unbeknown to many Sotonians. This easy traffic-free trundle takes in many of the Common's attractions, including the Hawthorns Nature Study Centre & cafe (which many years ago used to be a zoo), the children's playground, and cycle centre training track where you can return to practice your road skills, ornamental lake & boat lake, and the cattle pound. At just three and a half miles, this route is perfect for beginners and families alike.