Hampshire’s Countryside by BikeDiscover

RefreshmentsThere is a restaurant at Lepe Country Park.

Places of interestLepe Country Park 023 8089 9108The park has superb views over the Solent to the Isle of Wight. It has toilets, play area, coastal walks, dog-free beach, an information centre and a barbecue area which can be booked. The park is open all year round.

Calshot Activities Centre 023 8089 2077The activities centre caters for many exciting pursuits and contains the only indoor speed cycling track in the south of England.

New Forest 023 8028 3914There are certain gravel paths where cycling is permitted, but please do not cycle across open forest land. The museum and visitor centre in Lyndhurst have more information.

Calshot Castle 023 8089 2023Round coastal fort built by Henry VIII, overlooking Southampton Water. The fort was a former flying boat base and site of 1930s’ air races. National Motor Museum, Beaulieu 01590 612345

Exbury Gardens 023 8089 1203

RailwaysRailway Enquiries 08457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk

MapsIf you wish to plan your own route in this area, you may find the following Ordnance Survey maps useful:

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Clockwise route cross section Distance: 9 miles. Short cut trails:

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Start: Pay and display car park, Lepe Country Park, Fawley, off the A326. (Grid ref. 455851).

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Description: An easy-going trail on the lanes and rights of way surrounding Lepe and Blackfield on the edge of the New Forest.

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About the passport The Culture-all Passport gives up to 2 adults and 2 children 12 months’ unlimited, access & parking to a world of fun, at one price. To find out more go to www.hants.gov.uk/passport

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1 Start at pay and display car park at Lepe Country Park near Fawley (Grid ref. 455851). Turn Left out of car park near Fawley (Grid ref. 455851). Turn Left out of car park and follow coast road for about 3/4 mile to junction on and follow coast road for about 3/4 mile to junction on sharp right-hand bend.

3 Just after large house on left, Turn Right Just after large house on left, Turn Right onto bridleway. Continue to road and onto bridleway. Continue to road and beware, the track meets the road beware, the track meets the road beware, the track meets the road with little warning and there is no verge. with little warning and there is no verge. with little warning and there is no verge. with little warning and there is no verge. with little warning and there is no verge. with little warning and there is no verge. with little warning and there is no verge.

5 In village, Turn Left into Lea Road, In village, Turn Left into Lea Road, In village, Turn Left into Lea Road, In village, Turn Left into Lea Road, In village, Turn Left into Lea Road, Immediately Right into Chapel Lane, Immediately Right into Chapel Lane, Immediately Right into Chapel Lane, Immediately Right into Chapel Lane, Immediately Right into Chapel Lane, then First Right into a then First Right into a dead-end road.

6 Pass over the cattle grid and Pass over the cattle grid and Pass over the cattle grid and bridge and keep right.bridge and keep right.

9 Continue on to Slades Hill, which Continue on to Slades Hill, which Continue on to Slades Hill, which becomes Blackfield Road. Continue almost as far as the A326.

10 Be very careful of fast traffic here! Be very careful of fast traffic here! Be very careful of fast traffic here! Turn Right onto Church Lane.

11 Turn Right onto Chapel Lane which leads to a bridleway.

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14 Through gateway, path forks, go right and continue on bridleway.go right and continue on bridleway.go right and continue on bridleway.

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