- Location New Forest
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The Roar of The Dragon
Highlights
Your personal guide Steve will lead you through the heart of this stunning ancient New Forest.
The Dragon’s Ride – Half-Day Guided Cycle Adventure
Dare to ride where the wild things roam.
Our adventure begins at the Green Dragon in Brook, where your journey into the New Forest begins. From the moment we set off, quiet country lanes wind their way to Bramshaw, a hidden hamlet and the gateway to wilder lands beyond.
Leaving the tarmac behind, we take to the gravel trails, twisting through ancient woodland and open heath. Keep your eyes peeled – the Deer Sanctuary awaits, a peaceful haven where herds of fallow deer move silently through the trees. From here, we press deeper into the Forest, following waymarked tracks that lead us to Bolderwood Arboretum Drive and on to the mysterious New Forest Reptile Centre, home to adders, lizards, and frogs hiding among the ferns.
The trail then carries us past the haunting Portuguese Fireplace, a relic of wartime endurance, before plunging once more into the Forest’s heart. Emerging into the timeless village of Minstead, we follow a bridleway back towards Brook, where the Green Dragon welcomes us home.
And if you’ve still got fire in your legs and the Dragon’s roar in your ears, we can push the adventure further – extending the ride for those brave enough to chase it.
BIKE HIRE IS AVAILABLE ON THIS TOUR
- Duration: 3 to 4 Hour
- Elevation gain over the total ride: 400m
- Distance: 22 Miles
- Types of bike: Gravel, Mountain, Hybrids and E-bikes
- Terrain: Forest gravel tracks, bridleways and roads
We recommend bringing the following:
- Warm Clothing Dependant on weather on the day - additional layers recommended
- Waterproofs Dependant on weather on the day - waterproof clothing recommended
- Food Refreshments for on-ride refuelling e.g. energy bars
- Drink Sufficient water or energy drinks
Bikes must be in good safe and working order; puncture repair kit, spare inner tube & bike pump also required. Cycle helmets must be within the manufacturer's warranty period (3 years from the date of manufacture). More details on all the above will be sent after booking has been confirmed
- Maximum riders: 8
- Fully Qualified Mountain Bike Leader – Level 2 Qualification Accredited Through British Cycling
- DBS Checked
- Approved Fully Qualified Outdoor First Aid
- Public Liability Insurance Through British Cycling
Note: New Forest Cycling Tours works in collocation with Cyclexperience to arrange bike hire. Cyclexperience terms and conditions will need to be signed on delivery of the bikes. The ride cannot proceed without completion of these terms and conditions.
A riders information form will be sent by email once your booking has been made and will need to be completed and returned to us prior to the activity date
Inclusions
What's Included
📋 Other - Your personal guide Steve is a professionally qualified British Cycling Mountain Leader
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing - Dependant on weather on the day - additional layers recommended
☂️ Waterproofs - Dependant on weather on the day - waterproof clothing recommended
🍴 Food - Refreshments for on-ride refuelling e.g. energy bars
🥤 Drink - Sufficient water or energy drinks
📋 Other - Bikes must be in good safe and working order; puncture repair kit, spare inner tube & bike pump also required. Cycle helmets must be within the manufacturer's warranty period (3 years from the date of manufacture). More details on all the above will be sent after booking has been confirmed
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Cancellations
Custom Policy
Cancellation by rider(s): If cancellation is more than 30 days before the activity, you will be eligible for a full refund (less any administration fee incurred for cancellation of transport via third party operators e.g. ferry). Cancel within 30 days of the activity, no refund will be received.
Alternative dates may be able to be agreed at no additional cost but this cannot be guaranteed.
We may have to cancel for unforeseen circumstances e.g. forestry operations, adverse weather conditions. In these circumstances, alternatives dates or a full refund will be offered.
Alternative dates may be able to be agreed at no additional cost but this cannot be guaranteed.
We may have to cancel for unforeseen circumstances e.g. forestry operations, adverse weather conditions. In these circumstances, alternatives dates or a full refund will be offered.
Location
New Forest
Provider
New Forest Cycling Tours
Guided cycle Tours around southern England and beyond The New Forest hosts over 140 miles of marked gravel tracks which run through ancient ...