Blog (Cycling) - Visit The New Forest

September, October and November are often referred to as the New Forest’s ‘shoulder months’. With the area being less busy, it’s a great time to get away and discover the tranquillity and beauty of our National Park and surrounding areas without the crowds you’d expect in the summer months.

The days are longer, the weather’s better – no wonder summer is the best time to get onto the New Forest’s tracks, highways and by-ways. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting out, here are some of the best ways we know, to enjoy the New Forest on two wheels.

There’s a very good reason that we all keep being told to spend more time outside; walking, cycling, enjoying an activity or even just being.

Here in the magical New Forest we’re always keen to do our bit to help ensure it remains one of the UK’s premiere nature hotspots, as well as a beautiful place to be. 

From David Livingstone to Sir David Attenborough, all the great explorers have something in common. They had to start somewhere. And we can think of nowhere better to release your children’s – or your own! – inner explorer than the New Forest this summer.

Are you visiting The New Forest soon? For a day, a week, or maybe even two? However long you’re visiting for, you can save loads of money with a Go New Forest Card.

Whether you’re a wobbly beginner, a new returner, on a family day out or a track and off-road fan, we’ve got the ride for you.

For those with children, May half term is the very start of summer – the longer days and lighter evenings give all sorts of opportunities for a real New Forest adventure!

Look out for the Pannage Piggies! If you go down to the woods – especially ones with plenty of fallen acorns on the...

Autumn may be just around the corner, but we still have plenty of Summer days left for you to have a fabulous day out!