'Ancient' New Forest Circular
Southampton
118 metres climb
Risk assessed route
Distance - 25.8 miles
Bike suitability - Hybrid (road tyres), Road
Route rating
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Starting point
Green Park car park
Wimpson Lane, Redbridge
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4QF
Redbridge
This circular route takes you into the New Forest National Park which is believed to have the highest concentration of ancient trees in Western Europe. The route then heads onto Eling village where you can paddle in Beaulieu river before heading across the wide open expanse to Lyndhurst. Return via the greenery of Minstead and Woodlands villages.