The Old Railway Line Tour
- Location New Forest
- Price from £45.00
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Highlights
From Brockenhurst, we ride out towards the Rhinefield Ornamental Drive on gravel tracks. Our first stop is the Reptile Centre where we might see adders, frogs and other reptiles native to the New Forest. The Portuguese Fireplace is on this tour too which is the remains of a hutted camp used by a Portuguese army unit that aided the local labour force in producing timber during the First World War. Back on the gravel, we find ourselves in stunning parts of the New Forest with the tour going behind the Deer Sanctuary where we might see deer if we are lucky ! Out of the Forest and on to lanes that take us though to the small village of Burley. Though the other side of the village, we drop down on to the old railway line and ride through open heathland. The old line leads us to The Old Station Tea Room at Holmsley where a stop for a cappuccino and cake may be required to “refuel” ! From here, it is just a short ride back to Brockenhurst. This ride can be shortened if required. This tour starts in Brockenhurst and is possible to walk to if you are staying nearby, train station, regular Bluestar 6 bus route. We can also recommend bike hire from Brockenhurst.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Distance: 27 Miles
Elevation gain over the total ride: 1,125 ft
Types of bike: Gravel, Mountain, Hybrids and E-bikes
Terrain: Forest gravel tracks and roads
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Distance: 27 Miles
Elevation gain over the total ride: 1,125 ft
Types of bike: Gravel, Mountain, Hybrids and E-bikes
Terrain: Forest gravel tracks and roads
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Inclusions
- Other Fully guided mountain bike ride led by professionally qualified MTB Leader
What's included
- 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
What you'll need
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
New Forest Cycling Tours is the experience provider for The Old Railway Line Tour