Visiting the New Forest, Hampshire
Discover the enchanting beauty of New Forest, Hampshire, where lush woodlands and picturesque villages await. Immerse yourself in the tranquil landscapes, perfect for walking, cycling, and exploring the diverse wildlife. Don't miss the chance to visit the charming local pubs and quaint shops that add to the area's unique character. Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, New Forest has something for everyone.
Telegraph Hill Sunset
Burley
A great little village where ponies roam free. The New Forest National Park is home to around 5000 of these Ponies.
Forest Leisure Cycling
Bike hire, repair & sales
Village Centre
Burley
Hampshire
BH24 4AB
01425 403584
We are the acclaimed hub for New Forest Cycle Sales, New Forest Cycle Hire, Cycle Accessory Sales and Cycle Repairs & Servicing. Our New Forest Cycle Shop and Hire Centre, based right in the middle of the traditional and unspoilt village of Burley, is conveniently located close to the huge network of our National Park’s trails with unlimited completely free parking nearby.
Come and enjoy a healthy, active day out on one of our New Forest cycle routes, with rides for all ages and abilities.
Hiring your cycles from our central forest location will always be the best way to enjoy one of the most popular things to do in the New Forest. By coming to us you will benefit from our long standing reputation for friendly, supportive service and expert advice on our New Forest cycle routes as well as finding the right bikes and equipment for you.
From our picturesque village location in Burley you’ll be able to cycle along our famous Old Railway, visit the Deer Sanctuary, enjoy the Woodland Trails and expect a great chance of seeing Deer and other forest wildlife. On the majority of our routes you can relax at a real forest inn, or indulge in a sumptuous cream tea in one of the many welcoming tea rooms, all in the most stunning New Forest scenery. In particular our choice of 9 cycle rides provide the very best cycling conditions for families, inexperienced and ‘born again’ cyclists! All our routes can be extended to provide a challenge for the more adventurous cyclists.
Lymington
Lymington is a port town that connects the New Forest to the Isle of Wight via a Car Ferry service.
Lyndhurst
Known as the capital of the New Forest, this historic village in Hampshire serves as the administration hub of the national park and offers a bustling High Street filled with independent boutiques, cozy pubs, and cafés, all surrounded by ancient woodland trails.
At The Woods Cyclery we specialise in off-road adventure! In our Bike Hire shop we have an amazing selection of bikes from brands such as, Marin, Cube, Early Rider and Surly which suit all ages and abilities. Whether that is for a quick spin around The New Forest, or a week long tour on one of our fully kitted Bikepacking bundles! To help make your ride as safe and trouble free as possible, we provide expert route advice, Helmets, Locks, Pumps and Puncture Repair kits free of charge!
Before you set off on your off road adventure, why not fuel up in our on site café which has been know to serve 'The best Coffee in The New Forest!', as well as some of 'the best vegetarian and Vegan sandwiches in the area'. Whilst you enjoy your coffee and cake, have a browse all of the goodies in our one of a kind bike shop! Our Bike shop has quite the reputation for producing some of the most beautiful custom bicycles in the UK!
So come and check out one of the most special places to ride in the South! Our passionate team are always here to get you stoked about riding in The New Forest or further afield!
The Woods Cyclery
Bike hire, repair & sales
56 High Street
Lyndhurst
Hampshire
SO43 7BG
02380 282028
Beaulieu
Beaulieu is a fantastic village in the New Forest, home to the National Motor Museum and Beaulieu Abbey
Beaulieu National Motor Museum
The National Motor Museum has one the finest collections of cars, motorcycles and motoring memorabilia in the world. From F1 cars and land speed record breakers to incredible examples of pioneering engineering motors, it has everything you could want to see with regard to motoring.
Palace House
Once the gate house to Beaulieu Abbey, it had been the Montagu family home since 1538. It was remodelled in the 1800's and is a great example of a Victorian country house.
Fordingbridge
Known as the northern gateway to the New Forest, Fordingbridge, is a small riverside town. Built on the banks of the River Avon. A distinctive seven arch medieval bridge built in 1252, one of only two in the country with seven arches. If you wish for a fanastic long walk our Avon Valley Map covers the entire 34 mile Valley Walk from Christchurch to Salisbury. Fordingbridge is in the middle and a great place to start from.
Salisbury Cathedral
Brockenhurst
Brockenhurst is a picturesque village in the heart of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. Famous for its free-roaming ponies and donkeys, it offers a blend of ancient woodlands, traditional country pubs, and easy outdoor access, making it a popular base for exploring the area.
Home to the Old Railway Cycle Route, this bike ride takes you along 'Castleman’s Corkscrew', a disused railway line so called because of the shape it cut across the forest and Charles Castleman who promoted it. It goes from Brockenhurst to Burley.
Cyclexperience
Bike hire, repair & sales
Southside Car Park
Brockenhurst Station
Hampshire
SO42 7TW
01590 624808
Cyclexperience is an award-winning cycle hire and visitor information hub in the heart of the New Forest.Whether you are planning an adventurous day exploring the forest or a relaxed ride along peaceful tracks and trails, Cyclexperience offers an easy and enjoyable way to discover the area by bike.
Choose from a wide range of well-maintained bikes for adults, children and families, with new models regularly added to the fleet. Conveniently located at Brockenhurst Railway Station, the purpose-built hire centre is just 400 metres from the nearest forest trail, so your New Forest adventure can begin almost immediately.
Ringwood
The historic Market Town of Ringwood has held a strategic importance to the area since the 13th century, it was awarded its royal market charter in 1226 and has held a Wednesday market there for 800 years. From initially using the river connection as a trading link to then having the Victorian Railway, now with excellent Road Access due to being at the cross roads of the A31 and A338, allowing for quick access to Southampton, Poole, Salisbury and Bournemouth.
Buckler's Hard
On the banks of the Beaulieu River, in the heart of the New Forest, you will find the peaceful haven of Buckler's Hard which remains untouched by the passage of time.
Once a thriving shipbuilding village where ships for Nelson's fleet at Trafalgar were built, now Buckler's Hard is a tranquil haven, perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Discover the history of the village in the Maritime Museum, take a step inside a historic shipwight's cottage, or simply amble down the high street to watch the boats sailing by on the Beaulieu River, where you can catch a river cruise from Easter to October.
Cyclists welcome at the Captain's Cabin tearooms.
