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The best cycling routes around Southampton

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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 the Hythe Ferry, you can even reach the New Forest directly from the city quay, and pedal straight into this former royal hunting forest. The Rivers Test and Itchen also make for excellent cycling companions, two chalk streams which run through picturesque villages to the north.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

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1. Baddesley Common loop from Southampton

31.3km

01:51

150m

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

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4.3

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2. New Forest loop from Southampton

47.5km

02:59

210m

Moderate 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

20m

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

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4.7

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208

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

26.6km

01:40

110m

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

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5. Denny Wood Campsite – Bolton's Bench Yew loop from St Denys

44.0km

02:34

210m

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

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6. Itchen Riverside Path – Winchester Cathedral loop from Bitterne

39.4km

02:24

300m

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

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7. Castle Lane Cycle Path – Lee Lane loop from St Denys

31.3km

01:51

150m

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

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8. Itchen Bridge – Mill Dam, Beaulieu loop from Woolston

50.4km

02:59

200m

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

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9. Netley Abbey – Itchen Bridge loop from Millbrook

23.3km

01:27

120m

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

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10. Mill Dam, Beaulieu – Beaulieu High Street loop from Millbrook

48.7km

02:50

170m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. 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. Denny Wood Campsite – Bolton's Bench Yew loop from St Denys

6. Itchen Riverside Path – Winchester Cathedral loop from Bitterne

7. Castle Lane Cycle Path – Lee Lane loop from St Denys

8. Itchen Bridge – Mill Dam, Beaulieu loop from Woolston

9. Netley Abbey – Itchen Bridge loop from Millbrook

10. Mill Dam, Beaulieu – Beaulieu High Street loop from Millbrook

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