The New Forest Tour 2025 - SUNDAY
Sunday 21 September 2025 | Gang Warily
Online entry has now closed. On the day entries will be accepted and costs an additional £5 over the standard online entry price.
Join the New Forest Tour for an unforgettable cycling adventure through the stunning New Forest National Park. Ride on wide, scenic roads often lined with the park's famous free-roaming animals.
Choose from four routes, all starting at Gang Warily recreation ground in the southeast corner of the Forest and designed to provide something for all levels of rider. Each route heads south towards the coast at Lepe, offering a glimpse of the Isle of Wight before turning back into the heart of the forest. Our New Forest events also include the Rook route which is ideal for young cyclists, families or anyone who just wants to experience a quick ride out on their bike.
The Long Route: A Challenging Adventure
The Long Route circles the entire National Park, offering 160km of stunning scenery, magical woodlands, and the chance to spot deer during the rutting season.
After conquering your chosen route, you'll be rewarded with a finisher's medal and treats from our partners.
Don't Miss Out! The New Forest Tour is a popular event, so register early to secure your spot.
We look forward to welcoming you to the New Forest Tour this September! See You on the Start Line!
DETAILS
Gates open: 07:00
Registration: 07:30
Start times
Long: 08:00 - 09:00
Medium: 08:45 - 09:30
Short: 09:15 - 09:45
Rook: 09:45 - 10:00
Finish time: 17:00
DIFFICULTY: 2/5
Fast fun riding along wide forest roads with a few sloping lumps along the way. Just watch out for ponies along the routes!
Entry Price
Online entry has now closed. On the day entries will be accepted and costs an additional £5 over the standard online entry price.
The Routes
Choose your route carefully. The distance and elevation gain should give you some indication as to how easy/hard each route is, as well as showing you where the tougher climbs are.
What you get
Essential Items
Helmet (no helmet, no ride). Helmets must comply with the latest US Snell B90/B95 or European CE Standards
Basic tools
Inner tubes
Pump
Drink bottle
First aid kit (recommended)
Mobile phone for emergencies
Lights and high visibility clothing (on days where fog or rain is forecast or where light is likely to be reduced)
Plastic Free
In our quest to make feed stops plastic free, we ask that you bring your own drinks bottle.
New Forest Cycling Code
We ask all riders to read and observe the New Forest Cycling Code: www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/things-to-do/cycling/cycling-code/
The New Forest is a working forest with lots of free-roaming animals. Please respect them, give them space and give way to them at all times. Please respect other road users and people enjoying the New Forest, and practice the highway code at all times. And please, please do not drop any litter.
