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Forest of Bere – Meon Valley Trail Entrance loop from Swanwick

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Forest of Bere – Meon Valley Trail Entrance loop from Swanwick

Moderate

5.0

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Forest of Bere – Meon Valley Trail Entrance loop from Swanwick

02:02

29.7km

240m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.7 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.36 km

Gull Coppice

Forest

2.97 km

Gravel Trail Loop

Highlight • Cycleway

Easy hill climb to loop. Wide firetrack

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13.3 km

Pilgrims' Trail – Forest of Bere

Highlight • Forest

The Pilgrim's Trail in the Forest of Bere is part of a larger, 30-mile (48 km) route. It cuts through the forest in a straight line and is a particularly nice section with beautiful woodland, flowers and good paths.

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13.7 km

Forest of Bere

Highlight • Forest

The Forest of Bere is a historic forest covering an area of approximately 14,000 acres (5,700 hectares). It’s one of the few remaining ancient forests in the region.

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14.2 km

Forest of Bere

Highlight • Forest

Gravel tracks always rideable but others becomes very muddy in wet weather / months.

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14.7 km

Forest Food Stall

Highlight • Cafe

Fresh coffee, hot and cold food. Very friendly owner, usually open from around 1030 onwards.
Cash only.

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15.4 km

West Walk

Forest

16.3 km

Stream Crossing in 100 Acres Wood

Highlight • Forest

Using the bike trails or off-road, brings you to this little bridge up to the car park and back up to Heath Road

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17.0 km

Meon Valley Trail – West Walk Entrance

Highlight • Cycleway

The Meon Valley Trail is a 10-mile (16km) multi-user, surfaced trail and a former railway line. Running between Knowle and West Meon, it explores the scenic Meon Valley, passing Butser Hill - the highest point on the South Downs Way.

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19.5 km

Meon Valley Trail Entrance

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

small car park at entrance to trail

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29.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.95 km

7.39 km

5.85 km

5.75 km

492 m

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

6.25 km

5.71 km

4.30 km

2.39 km

761 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

22°C

12°C

0 %

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Forest of Bere – Meon Valley Trail Entrance loop from Swanwick

Gravel Trail Loop

Pilgrims' Trail – Forest of Bere

Forest of Bere

Forest of Bere

Forest Food Stall

Stream Crossing in 100 Acres Wood

Meon Valley Trail – West Walk Entrance

Meon Valley Trail Entrance

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