The New Forest Tour 2026 - SUNDAY
Sunday 20 September 2026 | Gang Warily
Explore the New Forest by Bike: The New Forest Tour!
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!
Ride For A Cure
Fancy riding this event for £10? If you can pledge to raise £100 or more for Alzheimer's Research UK, you only have to pay a £10 entry fee to enter this event. Find out more further down the page.
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
ADD 4 ENTRIES TO THE BASKET TO GET 25% OFF
Online entry closes on Wednesday, 16th September 2026 at 13:00. On the day entries will be available if the event is not sold out. On the day entry costs an additional £5 over the standard online entry price.
All entries are subject to a small booking fee.
Entrants under the age of 12 ride free but must be entered at the same time as a paying adult. All riders under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by a participating adult who is responsible for them at all times.
MULTI-BUY
When you add 4 entries to your basket and buy them in a single transaction you automatically get 25% off! This can be used to enter a group of friends or your own solo entries to multiple events. Discounts will all be applied before you make payment. Our Multi-buy offer isn't available in conjunction with any early bird offers, discount promotions, voucher codes or any other deals that are in place at the time of purchase.
REWARDS
After entering this event you will be invited to join our Rewards Membership for free. Our Rewards give you access to huge discounts on hundreds of carefully selected brands (like Le Col, Garmin, Adidas, North Face and loads more) as well as our own UKCE Events. If you don't want the rewards, you will be able to opt out during checkout. For more info about the rewards, click the link below.
Fuel your ride: Sign up for the event 6+ weeks early and claim a FREE* HIGH5 Isotonic Hydration Pack, worth £12.98! Look for claim instructions in your email after the 6-week deadline.
* When you claim your pack, you will need to pay £3.99 for delivery.
RIDE FOR A CURE
You can enter this event for £10 if you pledge to raise £100 or more for Alzheimer's Research UK. All you have to do is click the button below to register with ARUK, they will send you an entry code to your desired event and a link to set up your fundraising page.
Anyone who signs up to fundraise will receive a free ARUK cycling jersey to wear with pride on race day. If you hit the £200 fundraising goal, you’ll also receive an exclusive ARUK buff.
By taking part, you’re not just cycling – you’re helping bring us closer to finding a cure for dementia.
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.
Elevation Gain: +1231 mWhat 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.
