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Forest of Bere Trails – Forest of Bere loop from Bishop's Waltham

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Forest of Bere Trails – Forest of Bere loop from Bishop's Waltham

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Forest of Bere Trails – Forest of Bere loop from Bishop's Waltham

02:07

28.4km

310m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.44 km for 69 m

After 5.63 km for 134 m

After 19.6 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.47 km

Ancient Stone Trough at St Peter's Church, Soberton

Highlight • Monument

5.56 km

The White Lion, Soberton

Highlight • Pub

Bike friendly and slightly earlier opening time than other Pubs near the Meon Trail. Nice Coffee and Muffin.

Tip by

8.76 km

Shere Copse

Forest

14.9 km

Forest of Bere

Highlight • Trail

The Forest of Bere is a historic forest covering an area of approximately 14,000 acres (5,700 hectares). It’s one of the few remaining ancient forests in the region.

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18.7 km

Forest of Bere Trails

Highlight • Trail

cosy hide to have a hot chocolate

Tip by

19.7 km

Forest Food Stall

Highlight • Cafe

Fresh coffee, hot and cold food. Very friendly owner, usually open from around 1030 onwards.
Cash only.

Tip by

20.2 km

Forest of Bere

Highlight • Forest

Gravel tracks always rideable but others becomes very muddy in wet weather / months.

Tip by

21.5 km

Pilgrims' Trail – Forest of Bere

Highlight • Forest

The Pilgrim's Trail in the Forest of Bere is part of a larger, 30-mile (48 km) route. It cuts through the forest in a straight line and is a particularly nice section with beautiful woodland, flowers and good paths.

Tip by

22.8 km

Upperford Copse

Forest

23.1 km

Meon Valley Trail – West Walk Entrance

Highlight • Cycleway

The Meon Valley Trail is a 10-mile (16km) multi-user, surfaced trail and a former railway line. Running between Knowle and West Meon, it explores the scenic Meon Valley, passing Butser Hill - the highest point on the South Downs Way.

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28.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

10.6 km

5.51 km

393 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

8.59 km

4.87 km

3.41 km

589 m

299 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

31°C

14°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Forest of Bere Trails – Forest of Bere loop from Bishop's Waltham

Ancient Stone Trough at St Peter's Church, Soberton

The White Lion, Soberton

Forest of Bere

Forest of Bere Trails

Forest Food Stall

Forest of Bere

Pilgrims' Trail – Forest of Bere

Meon Valley Trail – West Walk Entrance

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