Fritham, Hyde and ridge top rides — New Forest trails

Fritham, Hyde and ridge top rides — New Forest trails

Moderate

4.6

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139

riders

Fritham, Hyde and ridge top rides — New Forest trails

04:54

61.0km

440m

Gravel riding

Challenge yourself to an extensive loop and reward yourself with some of the best cafes and pubs in the New Forest. This 38-mile (61 km) Tour touches the western boundary of the National Park and combines open heathland with forest glades. The terrain is split evenly between compact gravel and…

Last updated: July 5, 2024

Tips

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.6 km

Furzey Gardens

Highlight • Cafe

Furzey Gardens is a hidden gem nestled away in the New Forest National Park. The gardens are fit with a plethora of rare and unusual plants, 40 fairy doors, and a cosy thatched tearoom selling hot drinks and cakes.

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19.9 km

Royal Oak Pub, New Forest

Highlight • Restaurant

The Royal Oak is an award-winning thatched pub that welcomes walkers and dogs. They serve a good range of food and drink.

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24.1 km

Hampton Ridge Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This scenic and gorse-lined gravel track takes you along Hampton Ridge. With sweeping views throughout, it’s a fine section.

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29.9 km

Hockey's Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Perfect cafe to sit down and rest. Plenty of outdoor space to leave bikes next to the tables 👌

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43.9 km

Canadian War Memorial, New Forest

Highlight • Monument

War memorial for the Canadian forces who trained here before sailing to Normandy for the D'Day landings.

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54.2 km

Dead Oak Trees at Hursthill Inclosure

Highlight • Forest

'Dead tree moor' is a collection of dead oak trees in a flooded part of Hursthill Inclosure. It’s an unusual and slightly eerie sight.

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61.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

23.5 km

3.00 km

1.91 km

1.89 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.7 km

24.8 km

5.26 km

278 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

21°C

11°C

11 %

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Comments

February 21, 2023

Challenge yourself to an extensive loop and reward yourself with some of the best cafes and pubs in the New Forest. This 38-mile (61 km) Tour touches the western boundary of the National Park and combines open heathland with forest glades. The terrain is split evenly between compact gravel and quiet