On the edge of the New Forest National Park, as well as being on the confluence of two rivers, cycling in Southampton’s wonderful surroundings has plenty to offer. Thanks to …

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1. Baddesley Common loop from Southampton

31.3km

01:51

150m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. New Forest loop from Southampton

47.5km

02:59

210m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Redbridge to Lyndhurst — New Forest National Park

11.6km

00:42

50m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Royal Victoria Chapel – Hamble–Warsash Pink Ferry loop from Southampton Central

26.5km

01:39

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. The Woods Cyclery & Café – Bolton's Bench Yew Tree loop from St Denys

43.8km

02:33

200m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. River Itchen Riverside Path – Hockley Viaduct loop from Bitterne

39.1km

02:22

300m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Beaulieu High Street – Mill Dam, Beaulieu loop from St Denys

48.8km

02:53

200m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Lordswood Loop – Lee Lane loop from St Denys

31.7km

01:54

150m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Eling Marina – New Forest National Park loop from Southampton Central

29.9km

01:45

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Pathway by the Railway – Eling Marina loop from Southampton Central

16.3km

00:58

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Southampton

1. Baddesley Common loop from Southampton

2. New Forest loop from Southampton

3. Redbridge to Lyndhurst — New Forest National Park

4. Royal Victoria Chapel – Hamble–Warsash Pink Ferry loop from Southampton Central

5. The Woods Cyclery & Café – Bolton's Bench Yew Tree loop from St Denys

6. River Itchen Riverside Path – Hockley Viaduct loop from Bitterne

7. Beaulieu High Street – Mill Dam, Beaulieu loop from St Denys

8. Lordswood Loop – Lee Lane loop from St Denys

9. Eling Marina – New Forest National Park loop from Southampton Central

10. Pathway by the Railway – Eling Marina loop from Southampton Central

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