Erm.. hang on you lot.. I live ere (most of the time) and it’s ok, I mean I’m happy here like..
So, Sotty specific.. hmmm, then yeah the Lordswood lot deffo..
New Forest is limited but stay North of the A27/M27 and it’s sooo much quieter and cheeky and fun.
SDW is Ok but very limited OMO (once done, you’ve done it)
Bridleways are a plenty so get your OS Map out.
BbbbbBBut we’ve lots of woods/forests.
Bere Forest (It’s a big wood really near Wickham) loadsa trails in there..
Botley Woods and trails up/down the Hamble River (is where I play)
If you do need to go over QEPark head over the top and beyond, it’s much better and quieter.. unless you want company that is..
I’d say keep your eyes open for woods and link between them in your own route.
Theres a few guys that ride over P’mth way (can’t remember there name) they have a website too and encourage riders (Kingly Vale area)
Then theres Fareham Wheelers lot, ask for Dave Palk and he’ll show you more of this area than anyone I know (or he knows) They ride Tues and Thurs Eves and Sunday morning.. I’d deffo give them a whirl, they’ve a website and a very well run/attended bunch and you’ll deffo enjoy.
Have fun.