Lepe Beach – Lepe Coastal Road loop from Hythe

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Lepe Beach – Lepe Coastal Road loop from Hythe

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Lepe Beach – Lepe Coastal Road loop from Hythe

01:39

27.7km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.5 km for 247 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.43 km

Whitefield Rough

Forest

10.8 km

View of Rapeseed Field Near Lepe

Highlight • Natural

11.6 km

Lepe Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

With a golden beach, pine-fringed cliffs, historic D-Day remains and wildflower meadows, Lepe Country Park has something for everyone. The park also affords superb views of both the Solent and the Isle of Wight.

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11.8 km

Lepe Coastal Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is one of the only sections of road in the New Forest which runs right next to the sea. It's a fabulous stretch of cycling with Lepe Beach at …

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12.4 km

Lepe Beach Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Named to commemorate its inauguration in the year 2000, the Beaulieu Millennium Beacon is located on the Beaulieu Estate, close to Lepe House. The 8-metre high lighthouse marks the entrance to the Beaulieu River.

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12.4 km

Coastal Road Between Lepe Country Park and Exbury

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Very quiet, and you get to see and hear the sea at points!

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16.9 km

Exbury Gardens

Highlight • Trail

Exbury Gardens is famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias, plus rare trees and shrubs. The gardens are a riot of colour in spring, an oasis of …

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20.8 km

The Royal Oak

Highlight • Pub

A lovely pub garden, amd staff very friendly and helpful. It's very covid safe. Had booked table, there is a place to keep your bikes, but need to have your …

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