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Lepe and Exbury loop — New Forest National Park

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Lepe and Exbury loop — New Forest National Park

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Lepe and Exbury loop — New Forest National Park

00:59

15.6km

50m

Cycling

Starting at Lepe Country Park with great views across the Solent, this tour offers splendid sea views, open countryside, and a visit to Exbury Gardens, home to the world-famous Rothschild Collection of rare trees and shrubs.

The route provides an easy ride on dry summer days. As nearly half of the route is off-road, keep in mind that the bridleways can become muddy and more challenging in wet conditions, in which case a mountain bike would be necessary.

by New Forest National Park

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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New Forest National Park

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142 m

Lepe Coastal Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is one of the only sections of road in the New Forest which runs right next to the sea. It's a fabulous stretch of cycling with Lepe Beach at the eastern end.

You can access the beach directly from the road, where there's a pleasant sandy section to stop. The car park next to the beach is part of Lepe Country Park and benefits from a cafe with sea views.

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5.05 km

Exbury Gardens

Highlight • Trail

Exbury Gardens is famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias, plus rare trees and shrubs. The gardens are a riot of colour in spring, an oasis of tranquillity in summer and put on a tremendous autumnal show as the leaves turn golden. The gardens are a great place to visit with myriad paths to explore, a miniature steam railway line, an adventure play area, and tea rooms.

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6.80 km

Burnthays Copse to East Hill Farm Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is an enchanting and green stretch of double-track between Burnthays Copse (west) and East Hill Farm (east), with surrounding views of woodland and peaceful fields.

Be aware that east of the farm, the route continues along a grassy bridleway for about 600m that can be muddy in damp conditions, more likely MTB territory.

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15.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

3.23 km

716 m

478 m

200 m

Surfaces

6.06 km

5.52 km

1.97 km

1.90 km

165 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

21°C

15°C

63 %

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April 29, 2024

Starting at Lepe Country Park with great views across the Solent, this tour offers splendid sea views, open countryside, and a visit to Exbury Gardens, home to the world-famous Rothschild Collection of rare trees and shrubs.  
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The route provides an easy ride on dry summer days.  As nearly half of the

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Lepe and Exbury loop — New Forest National Park

Lepe Coastal Road

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Burnthays Copse to East Hill Farm Path

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