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Beechen Lane Gravel Track – Standing Hat loop from New Forest National Park

Beechen Lane Gravel Track – Standing Hat loop from New Forest National Park

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4.5

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Beechen Lane Gravel Track – Standing Hat loop from New Forest National Park

00:52

15.6km

120m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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521 m

Beechen Lane Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Travelling straight through the Pondhead Inclosure and the Park Ground Inclosure, Beechen Lane is a hardpacked gravel delight. The woodlands on either side create a sense of peace, calm.

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4.63 km

Wooden Gate to New Forest National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

4.89 km

Gravel paths through Denny Wood

Highlight • Cycleway

Denny Wood is a superb ancient and ornamental woodland. You are likely to see fallow and roe deer amongst the beech and oak trees as you cycle along the traffic-free gravel route.

Tip by

5.38 km

Paved Pathway in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

paved section to private property, but makes for a nice cycle

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5.70 km

Deer in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

9.14 km

Brockenhurst Trailhead, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Information centre and bike hire shops have route maps and they are happy to share tribal knowledge. It is useful to follow waymarked routes to be familiar with the park.

When exploring offroad you've never ridden, purely relying on computer algorithms for route plan isn't the most reliable method. Some sections of single track are meant for downhill. I failed miserably last time when I ignored the paper map from CycleExperience (bike hire shop I went) and wasted time to get back to trail.

Avoid main road by sticking to plan and preplan it (waymarked area, study local map and have GPS ready).

It is wonderful to see wildlife and nature lovers (hikers, dog walkers, horseriders and cyclists).

Allow a minimum of four hours to enjoy the New Forest. Break your route into a few sections.
There are lots of pubs to refuel. I started with light breakfast in Brockenhurst.

Most pubs have outside tables and spaced out for social distancing.

The New Forest made me plan more cycling trips from Burley and Sandy Balls.
CycleExperience is my favourite hire shop. They have an outlet in Dorset as well.

Tip by

9.81 km

Standing Hat

Highlight • Historical Site

Check Forestry England website for a list of current car park closures.

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12.9 km

Lyndhurst to Brockenhurst Gravel Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycling in the New Forest always gives you a great experience, and the Lyndhurst to Broeckenhurst gravel link is a super good, well-surfaced trail connecting route that takes you through the heart of this ancient forest woodland. The New Forest never fails to impress, a super nice ride section.

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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.63 km

4.58 km

674 m

390 m

271 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

661 m

576 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

32°C

15°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

May 22, 2022,Tall Trees & Sunshiiine Finale🌲☀️😎

The Morning after Social Spin out to finish.
Gravel and more Gravel in Glorious Sunshiiine sweating out just a few Beers 🍻.
Goodtimes with Mates.😊

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Beechen Lane Gravel Track – Standing Hat loop from New Forest National Park

Beechen Lane Gravel Track

Wooden Gate to New Forest National Park

Gravel paths through Denny Wood

Paved Pathway in New Forest National Park

Deer in New Forest National Park

Brockenhurst Trailhead, New Forest National Park

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