Downhill to Brockenhurst – Rhinefield Ornamental Drive loop from Sway

Downhill to Brockenhurst – Rhinefield Ornamental Drive loop from Sway

Moderate

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425

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Downhill to Brockenhurst – Rhinefield Ornamental Drive loop from Sway

02:49

67.2km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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After 50.5 km for 263 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.64 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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10.0 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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12.7 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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15.1 km

Birchen Hat

Forest

29.4 km

Howen Copse

Forest

40.8 km

Ford at New Forest National Park

Highlight • Bridge

Took a break at this stream and enjoyed the scenery. You need to cross the stream via a ford which I guess means getting a bit wet when it floods - no problem on the day I cycled over it.

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41.3 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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49.3 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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52.4 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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54.8 km

Rhinefield Ornamental Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rhinefield Ornamental Drive is one of the best sections of road cycling in the New Forest.

This narrow avenue is 2 miles (3.2 km) long and is lined with Douglas …

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