2024 DATES for this EVENT; March 29th, April 26th and May 24th
 
Your personal guide Steve will lead you through the heart of the stunning ancient New Forest.

Leaving https://hazelhurst.farm/ behind, our ride passes by the 70 metre tall Sway Tower. The tower was built by a High Court judge Andrew Peterson in the 1880s and has 14 floors with 330-steps leading to 360 degree views. The route takes us on quiet country lines towards the New Forest gravel tracks to find the old railway Line heading towards Brockenhurst. From here we ride out towards the Rhinefield Ornamental Drive and Knightwood Oak, where you find the oldest trees in the Forest. Out of the Forest and on to lanes that take us through to the small village of Burley, where a stop for a cappuccino and cake at Shappen Cafe may be required to “refuel”. Through the other side of the village, we drop down and back on to the old railway line and ride through open heathland back towards the Farm.


We can also recommend bike hire from Cyclexperience from Brockenhurst. They can drop off bikes to Hazelhurst Farm before our tour. Bookings need to be completed at https://www.cyclex.co.uk/hire-new-forest

• Duration: 4 to 4.5 hours 
• Distance: 27 Miles
• Elevation gain over the total ride: 1,069 ft (326m)
• Types of bike: Gravel, Mountain, Hybrids and E-bikes
• Terrain: Forest gravel tracks and roads

We recommend bringing the following:

• Warm Clothing Dependant on weather on the day - additional layers recommended
• Waterproofs Dependant on weather on the day - waterproof clothing recommended
• Food Refreshments for on-ride refuelling e.g. energy bars
• Drink Sufficient water or energy drink

Bikes must be in good safe and working order; puncture repair kit, spare inner tube & bike pump also required. Cycle helmets must be within the manufacturer's warranty period (3 years from the date of manufacture). More details on all the above will be sent after booking has been confirmed

• Maximum riders: 8
• Fully Qualified Mountain Bike Leader – Level 2 Qualification Accredited Through British Cycling
• DBS Checked
• Approved Fully Qualified Outdoor First Aid
• Public Liability Insurance Through British Cycling
• Rider information form will be sent by email once your booking has been made and will need to be completed and returned to us prior to the activity date.

ACCOMMODATION
https://hazelhurst.farm/