Can I cycle anywhere in the New Forest?

You can cycle on public roads, byways open to all traffic, public bridleways, restricted bridleways, and dedicated New Forest cycle routes. You are not permitted to ride over the Open Forest, or on Forestry England tracks which are not dedicated cycle routes. Cycling on public footpaths is also not permitted.

Can you cycle on Ashdown Forest?

Sorry, no. The Conservators have decided that mountain-biking / off-road biking is an activity incompatible with maintaining the Forest as a quiet and natural area. However there are plenty of places you can ride, for example along the Forest Way cycle route at Forest Row or at Deersleap Park in East Grinstead.

Can you cycle through Epping Forest?

Epping Forest has 284km of shared-use paths which makes it a great place to explore by bike, whether you’re looking to relax, get fit, or just looking to avoid cars and roads on your way from A to B.

Is the New Forest Hilly?

Is the New Forest hilly? The New Forest isn’t a particularly hilly area. There are some raised areas of the New Forest but the forest is mostly flat and low laying.

Is the New Forest good for cycling?

The New Forest is the ideal cycling destination for families wanting safe off-road and gentle cycle routes. We have over 100 miles of care free waymarked routes, where you can experience tracks through the open heathland, near our coastline and our sheltered woods.

Is Komoot worth paying for?

A decent investment given that it’s a once-only payment for everything for ever. Very well: good routing and navigation, lots of content. Routing is powerful, navigation is good, offline mapping and navigation. No Strava or other portal integration, content sometimes hard to browse/find.

Can you BBQ in Ashdown Forest?

BBQs and campfires are not permitted on Ashdown Forest and are against the byelaws. The results of fires can be devastating.

Is Ashdown Forest free?

Originally a deer hunting forest in Norman times, Ashdown Forest is now one of the largest free public access space in the South East. It is a great place for walking and enjoying spectacular views over the Sussex countryside and is known the world over as the ‘home’ of Winnie-the-Pooh.

Where can I cycle in Epping Forest?

Epping Forest – Overview of all cycle routes

• Cycling through Epping Forest and Lee Valley.
• Cycling and water: Small River Lea.
• Cycling through Lee Valley between Bishop’s Stortford and Epping Forrest.
• NCN 1 to Regional 50 Link.
• Regional 50 to NCN 1 Link.
• Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills: cycling along a museum.

Where can I walk in Epping Forest?

Epping Forest Walks

• Beech Trail 2.5 miles; 1.5 – 2 hours.
• Chestnut Trail 3.25 miles; 2 hours.
• Gifford Trail 1.25 miles; 1 hour.
• Holly Trail 2.5 miles; 1 hour.
• Hornbeam Trail 3.5 miles; 1.5 hours.
• Lime Trail 1.5 miles; 30 – 40 minutes.
• Oak Trail 6.6 miles; 3 – 4 miles.
• Rowan Trail 1.5 miles; 45 – 60 minutes.

What are the cycling routes in the New Forest?

KEY Cycling in the New Forest Approved off road routes, usually gravel or asphalt National Cycle Route off road Approved on road routes National Cycle Route on road Other Routes; relatively quiet, unaudited routes on country lanes Bridleways + Byways Warning that route crosses a main road or other potential hazard.

Where can I hire a bike in the New Forest?

Cycle through Forestry England inclosures and see how many animals you can spot along the way. Bikes can be hired from Cyclexperience, found next to Brockenhurst railway station so you don’t even need to travel to the area by car (you will need to cycle from Cyclexperience to the starting point of this route, which is along a road).

Is it safe to cycle in the New Forest?

Cycling in the New Forest is permitted on most public highways. The usual rules of the road apply but please follow our Cycle Code to make your ride safer for yourself and other forest users. These…

What are the approved off road cycling routes?

Approved off road routes, usually gravel or asphalt National Cycle Route off road Approved on road routes National Cycle Route on road Other Routes; relatively quiet, unaudited routes on country lanes Bridleways + Byways Warning that route crosses a main road or other potential hazard.