Downhill to Brockenhurst – Steep Climb Through New Forest loop from Sway

Downhill to Brockenhurst – Steep Climb Through New Forest loop from Sway

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Downhill to Brockenhurst – Steep Climb Through New Forest loop from Sway

02:50

65.2km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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After 30.2 km for 118 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.68 km

Downhill to Brockenhurst

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Awesome views from the top, look out for the cranes at Southampton Docks on a clear day. Freewheel all the way back to Brockenhurst.

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14.1 km

View of New Forest from Quiet Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A few cars now and then. Best experienced at sunset :)

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19.1 km

Birchen Hat

Forest

21.6 km

Bolderwood Arboretum Ornamental Drive

Highlight • Forest

Perfect place to spot New Forest wildlife. The felled softwood makes it easy to spot deer and ponies.

It's a beautiful section of narrow road but can get busy with cars in the summer.

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23.6 km

Canadian War Memorial Road, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Lovely views, great tarmac, horses grazing lovely place to ride a bicycle!

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30.2 km

Linwood Pound

Forest

32.7 km

Winding Road Through New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful flowing section of road which can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace or with the hammer down.

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41.2 km

Steep Climb Through New Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

stay strong the worst bits at the end

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48.5 km

Ornamental Drive – Bolderwood and Rhinefield Redwoods

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful steady climb through the tall redwood trees of Bolderwood and Rhinefield. Can get a little hectic with cars in the summer on the narrow road.

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53.3 km

Burley Road, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A scenic road comprising of rolling open heathland dotted with grazing ponies. It gently descends into Brockenhurst passing Wilverley Plain and Hincheslea Moor.

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