Cycling Holidays

Country Lanes has a programme of short breaks and whether you want a cosy B&B or manor house accommodation, we offer a quality experience backed up by our award-winning service.

We understand the importance of end-of day comforts after an active day, and a warm welcome is assured from all the accommodation providers we work with. If you have a particular preference for a certain style of stay, then please let us know.

What’s included as standard in all our Cycling Holidays

• Tour information pack ahead of your cycling holiday starting
• Quality cycle hire for each day of the holiday, with bikes fitted with pannier bags and where appropriate gel saddle covers
• Expert route advice, including a personalised OS map which is yours to keep
• Welcome pack with local information about the area
• Quality Bed and Breakfast accommodation, with parking and secure bike storage
• Afternoon cream tea in Brockenhurst village on one of the days
• Luggage transfer to your accommodation

Optional Extras (cost quoted on application)

• Afternoon Spa visit
• Entry into the Beaulieu attractions, including the National Motor Museum
• Entry into Buckler’s Hard on the river Beaulieu
• A days cycling on the Isle of Wight
• Canoeing or Kayaking on the River Beaulieu
• Horse riding from Brockenhurst
• Bottle of Champagne awaiting you on arrival at your accommodation

Booking conditions

Please refer to the Terms and Conditions on our website


Arrival

On all of our cycling holidays we recommend you catch the train to Brockenhurst at the start of your holiday. At a time that suits you, simply make your way to the Cycle Centre to pick up your cycling equipment. A member of staff will introduce you to your bicycles and accessories and explain how to read our route sheets and personalised Ordnance Survey map.

Then undertake a short afternoon ride through ancient woodland, enjoying far-reaching views across open heaths. We can organise luggage transfer if needed, so that after your ride you can go straight to your accommodation. Then it’s off to explore the village of Brockenhurst in the evening with plenty of options for an evening meal.

Cycling Holidays currently available

A Taste of the New Forest - 3 days / 2 nights – from £185 pp

A Taste of the New Forest and Isle of Wight – 4 days / 3 nights – from £235 pp

Blazing Saddles – 3 days / 2 nights – from £209 pp

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A TASTE OF THE NEW FOREST – 3 days / 2 nights

Pedal at your own pace and explore Britain's newest National Park. This self-guided short break includes quality bed & breakfast accommodation. A suggested itinerary is given, but can be tailored to your exact requirements using all of our available routes.


DAY 1 – Arrival – Tall Trees and Deer Fields – 8.5 / 11 miles

Your first ride in the forest is a short one but takes in some truly beautiful parts of the forest. The ride starts with a cycle across White Moor, before taking in the National Parks Arboretum and Tall Trees area. From there it is through the forest on off road tracks, where you should see Deer, and there is the option to stop at the Oak Inn for a drink.

DAY 2 - Burley Loop - 23 miles

Today’s the chance to appreciate the depth of history in this corner of Hampshire. Your first stop is the Knightwood Oak – the oldest tree in the New Forest – before pressing on to Burley, hidden deep among the trees. The village was a famous centre for smuggling and is renowned for its association with witches both ancient and modern, so beware of black cats and broomsticks! Your route back to the hotel sees you pedalling in the wheel tracks of the industrial revolution along the disused railway line.

DAY 3 – Beaulieu & Buckler’s Hard – 23 miles

It’s a gentle ride along wooded lanes to historic Beaulieu with its Abbey, village pond and antique shops. Along the way look out for New Forest ponies grazing in villages of pretty thatched cottages and linger a while glimpse the sea across Beaulieu Heath. Enjoy a leisurely lunch in Beaulieu village before heading back to Brockenhurst via the picturesque village of Buckler’s Hard on the banks of the Beaulieu River, site of one of Nelson’s shipyards. Return your bikes to the cycle centre alongside Brockenhurst Station at the end of a magical three days in England’s newest National Park.

Duration
2 night /3 day self guided cycling holiday, based in Brockenhurst

Mileage Options
From 6.7 to over 23 miles (see our routes)

Price
From £175.00 per person

 
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A TASTE OF THE NEW FOREST AND ISLE OF WIGHT


Pedal at your own pace through the New Forest, Britain's newest National Park, and spend a day exploring the charming Isle of Wight. This self-guided short break includes a days cycling on the Isle of Wight, and quality bed & breakfast accommodation in the New Forest. A suggested itinerary is given, but can be tailored to your exact requirements using all of our available routes.
 

DAY 1 – Arrival – Standing Hat Loop – 6.7 miles

Arrive in good time and you can ease into your short break with a bonus afternoon ride through ancient woodland. There are plenty of New Forest ponies to see, and possibly a deer or two as you cycle through the forest on off-road tracks.

DAY 2 - The Burley Loop - 23 miles

Today’s the chance to appreciate the depth of history in this corner of Hampshire. Your first stop is the Knightwood Oak – the oldest tree in the New Forest – before pressing on to Burley, hidden deep among the trees. The village was a famous centre for smuggling and is renowned for its association with witches both ancient and modern, so beware of black cats and broomsticks! Your route back sees you pedalling in the wheel tracks of the industrial revolution along the disused railway line.

DAY 3 - England in Miniature - 13.5 to 23 miles

Take a short ride to Brockenhurst station where you and your bikes can board the train  to Lymington Pier station where you can board a Wightlink ferry, for a thirty minute crossing to the fortified port of Yarmouth.

From Yarmouth you’ll cycle through peaceful north coast villages to the "ghost town" of Newtown. Leaving its creeks and marshes, head inland to Calbourne and the much photographed row of pretty thatched cottages at Winkle Street, passing Brighstone Forest and Mottistone Manor en route to the multi-coloured cliffs at Alum Bay. There’s time for a short walk with spectacular views of the famous Needles rocks and Lighthouse before cycling along the traffic-free river path back to Yarmouth to catch the ferry back.

DAY 4 – Beaulieu & Buckler’s Hard – 23 miles

It’s a gentle ride along wooded lanes to historic Beaulieu with its Abbey, village pond and antique shops. Along the way look out for New Forest ponies grazing in villages of pretty thatched cottages and linger a while glimpse the sea across Beaulieu Heath. Enjoy a leisurely lunch in Beaulieu village before heading back to Brockenhurst via the picturesque village of Buckler’s Hard on the banks of the Beaulieu River, site of one of Nelson’s shipyards. Return your bikes to the cycle centre alongside Brockenhurst Station at the end of a magical three days in England’s newest National Park.

Duration
2 night /3 day self guided cycling holiday, based in Brockenhurst

Mileage Options
From 6.7 to over 23 miles (see our routes)

Also Included
Wightlink ferry transfer (Lymington/Yarmouth) for a days cycling on Isle of Wight

Price
From £225.00 per person


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BLAZING SADDLES

Saddle up on two wheels and four legs as you explore the New Forest by bicycle and on horseback. Quality bed & breakfast accommodation is a feature of this Hampshire-based short break. A suggested itinerary is given, but can be tailored to your exact requirements using all of our available routes.


DAY 1 – Arrival – Tall Trees and Deer Fields – 8.5 / 11 miles

Your first ride in the forest is a short one but takes in some truly beautiful parts of the forest. The ride starts with a cycle across White Moor, before taking in the National Parks Arboretum and Tall Trees area. From there it is through the forest on off road tracks, where you should see Deer, and there is the option to stop at the Oak Inn for a drink.

DAY 2 - On the Hoof

Morning: Horse riding from Forest Park stables
Afternoon: Cycling to Lymington – 14 miles

Whether you choose to take a leisurely breakfast or spend an extra couple of hours pedalling, plan to arrive at the stables mid-morning. You will be greeted by your instructor who will introduce you to your horse and give simple training before you head off on your trekking adventure. You'll be in good hands, and whether you have previous horse riding experience or not you'll get to see the New Forest from a new angle.

All too soon the ride is over and it's back to Brockenhurst for lunch. This afternoon is the chance to explore Lymington, a coastal town on the Solent famed for its sailing, and home to many independent shops. Your return ride takes in open health near to the village of Sway.

DAY 3 – Beaulieu & Buckler’s Hard – 23 miles

It’s a gentle ride along wooded lanes to historic Beaulieu with its Abbey, village pond and antique shops. Along the way look out for New Forest ponies grazing in villages of pretty thatched cottages and linger a while glimpse the sea across Beaulieu Heath. Enjoy a leisurely lunch in Beaulieu village before heading back to Brockenhurst via the picturesque village of Buckler’s Hard on the banks of the Beaulieu River, site of one of Nelson’s shipyards. Return your bikes to the cycle centre alongside Brockenhurst Station at the end of a magical three days in England’s newest National Park.

Duration
2 night /3 day self guided cycling holiday, based in Brockenhurst

Mileage Options
From 6.7 to over 23 miles (see our routes)

Also Included
A horse ride from Forest Park stables into the forest on one of the days.

Restrictions at Forest Park Stables
No experience necessary. Minimum age 7 years, maximum weight 14 stones

Price
From £199.00 per person

 
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