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Bolton's Bench – Hatchet Pond loop from Beaulieu

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South East England

Bolton's Bench – Hatchet Pond loop from Beaulieu

Moderate

4.0

(1)

45

riders

Bolton's Bench – Hatchet Pond loop from Beaulieu

02:23

40.6km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

8.29 km

Pig Bush

Forest

2

9.87 km

Beaulieu Road, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A lovely stretch of straight road cutting right through the New Forest. Big skies and fast riding.

Tip by

3

12.2 km

Denny Wood Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

A chemical toilet is required if you're staying there.

Tip by

4

15.9 km

Bolton's Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bolton's Bench commemorates the 18th century New Forest Master Keeper, the Duke of Bolton. It's a great place to stop and take in the views from under the giant yew …

Tip by

5

16.4 km

The Woods Cyclery Café & Bike Shop, Lyndhurst

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic bike shop, adventure & gravel bike focussed. Some hire bikes here and more at the sister shop Forest Leisure Cycling at Burley (forestleisurecycling.co.uk/).

Woods stock loads of great walking …

Tip by

6

21.6 km

Lymington River

Highlight • River

perfect place for a stop

Tip by

7

23.4 km

Ivy Wood

Highlight • Forest

8

27.5 km

Country Lane in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

9

29.8 km

Hatchet Pond

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful serene pond set into the roadside heathland. Can make a beautiful spot for watching the sunset but gets busy in the summer. There’s usually an ice cream van on the entrance to the car park on Hatchet Road.

Tip by

34.3 km

East End Pond

Lake

B

40.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.1 km

5.12 km

1.46 km

1.37 km

533 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.9 km

843 m

737 m

641 m

217 m

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