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[Closed] Riding in the New Milton part of the New Forest
Hi all,
I am taking the family to the New Forest for a few days in a lodge and we are staying in New Milton. We will be taking all the bikes (4yr old on isla bike & 2 yr old on scoot balance bike) & was wondering if there is any good singletrack in the area where I could go for a cheeky early am blast from our lodge?
Would be great to hear if there is anything worth getting out of bed early for so I can pack my bike gear 🙂
Cheers
Geordynige
SImple answer is no, not really. I have lived in the forest for 16 years and only found a couple of short bits, all joined together by bridleway type paths or fire-roads.
Pretty good for 4 years olds though....
If Avon Tyrells open you could visit them for some great child friendly activities and the venue is host to Big Bike Bash and has a great loop around the perimeter.
That's a bit pessimistic from kerley - there's decent enough xc to be found in there
That said, I've never gone as far as New Milton so not sure about what's avaialble from your door. Also, there's been a moderate amount of rain lately so the previously super-dry ground could be a bit claggy.
Could prob point you at a route or two near Burley (or avon tyrell as ^ said - though I've never been there either)
Thanks guys.
The plan was to ride from my front door as I usually only get an hr or so. May just enjoy the lie in instead
& play on the bridlepaths with my 4 yr old 🙂
I grew up there. Take the lie in.
I usually only get an hr or so
If you just want a leg stretch then pedal to Barton on Sea, turn right and using paths follow the coast to Mudeford & back.
Good shout that from Qwerty, but don't expect any gnarly technical action. It's all very rideable on drop bars and 32mm tyres.
It's all very rideable on drop bars and 32mm tyres.
I'll raise you on that - it is all very rideable on a fixed brakeless drop bar track bike with 25c road tyres. It does then become a bit more fun and some sections a bit more of a challenge. A rigid MTB was more than needed when I had one.
The Strava times will show you how easy it is as they are all up in the top tens are usually up in the 20mph area...
Ha ha can't argue with that!