Deerleap Delight
Saturday 16th March at 10.00am This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.
| Cycling time | Ride distance | Suitable for | Distance from me | Ride level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Mins | 7 Miles | 8+ (children 8-15 with adult) Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. | ? Miles |
Off-Road - Ride Steady
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Southampton
- Starting Point & Postcode
- Entrance to Ashurst Campsite on A35 Lyndhurst Road Near to Ashurst (New Forest) Train Station SO40 7AR
- Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
- 1 hours 45 mins (1 hours 5 mins cycling)
- Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
- No road bikes
Sky Ride Local in Southampton
If you’re fairly confident on your bike on dirt and gravel surfaces and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Off-Road Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, there is barely a metre of tarmac in sight on these rides so come and enjoy the scrunch of gravel and the squelch of mud under your tyres with us! Rides are between 6 and 15 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.
Explore the wonderful woodland tracks of Deerleap on this 6.5 mile ride. As we cycle through the paths, make sure to keep an eye out for the local residents - the deer! A fabulous ride for those new or returning to off-road riding, with just a few hills to navigate, through the beautiful surroundings of the New Forest.
Additional Information
Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
The minimum age for these rides is 8, there must be no child trailers or child seats, the child capable of riding within the demands of the off-road specification.
Please bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait.
- Car Parking
- Yes, at near Happy Cheese pub and Ashurst Station
- Nearest Train Station
- Ashurst (New Forest) Station, 0.2 miles
Meet the Ride Leaders
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Graeme Morse
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Anthony Owen
Rider Comments on the Route
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Another highly enjoyable ride, in good company. This time through some of the New Forest
