There's time for a stroll for spectacular views of the famous Needles rocks and Lighthouse before cycling back to Yarmouth via the traffic-free river cycle path. Basic Route 26.2 miles. Shorwell option adds 13.1 miles. The Shorewell option loops out from the basic route at Brighstone Forest across the downs to the village of Shorwell and re-joins the basic route at Mottistone. This is an easy ride.
Terrain Starts out flat, then undulating country lanes.
There is one long climb to Brighstone Forest. In near-by Rockford, the landscape changes into an exposed heath with magnificent views. Tour the delightfully landscaped grounds of Furzey Gardens before following quiet country lanes to the picturesque village of Minstead with its intriguing church. On the return ride to Brockenhurst there's a chance to do some deer spotting at the Boulderwood Deer Sanctuary before your bicycling break comes to an end. Distances 34 miles.