New Forest National Park loop from Minstead

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New Forest National Park loop from Minstead

Moderate

4.4

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New Forest National Park loop from Minstead

02:02

25.1km

280m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.86 km

Dead Oak Tree in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

This dead oak tree - a haven for invertebrates - is a landmark in the forest. It looks stunning at any time of year, but looks especially fine against a blue sky. Try photographing it from different perspectives!

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4.68 km

New Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just a beautiful section of hilly forest, not rocky and not a mountain, but lovely

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5.45 km

Ice Cream Van and Toilets at New Forest National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Perfect for a quick stop off if you don't fancy taking a nature break with the bears.

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6.26 km

Free parking—stay overnight or watch the sunset.

Highlight • Parking

Perfect spot if able to sleep over in camper or an overlander. Stayed the night, was peaceful all night. Watched to sun go down, and then star gazed.

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7.06 km

Deer Sanctuary in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural

Keep nice and quiet and you can get close

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11.2 km

South Oakley Inclosure

Forest

19.5 km

Canadian War Memorial, New Forest

Highlight • Monument

War memorial for the Canadian forces who trained here before sailing to Normandy for the D'Day landings.

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20.8 km

Highland Water Inclosure

Forest

25.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

5.78 km

4.31 km

163 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

4.81 km

2.24 km

1.55 km

224 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

13°C

71 %

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New Forest National Park loop from Minstead

Dead Oak Tree in New Forest National Park

New Forest National Park

Ice Cream Van and Toilets at New Forest National Park

Free parking—stay overnight or watch the sunset.

Deer Sanctuary in New Forest National Park

Canadian War Memorial, New Forest

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