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South Sway Secret Bridleway – View of the Needles loop from Downton

South East England

South Sway Secret Bridleway – View of the Needles loop from Downton

Moderate

12

riders

South Sway Secret Bridleway – View of the Needles loop from Downton

01:25

24.6km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.6 km for 53 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.63 km

Agar's Lane Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Nice gravel road. You may want to walk the little foot bridge when the puddles are too deep at the lowest part.

Tip by

2

10.5 km

Wootton Bridge and Ford

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely spot for a paddle

Tip by

3

12.5 km

Old Railway Bridge at Set Thorns Inclosure

Highlight • Trail

The bridge is along the boundary of the Set Thorns Inclosure, with the old railway line passing through the northern tip of the tall pine and oak woodland.

Tip by

4

13.8 km

Forest Path Entrance – New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice little dip from the village into the Forest. Right at the top takes you to Longslade Bottom or straight over for Setthornes or the Old Railway.

Tip by

5

15.4 km

The Silver Hind Pub

Highlight • Pub

Dog friendly pub

Tip by

6

17.6 km

South Sway Secret Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice little bridle way joining the south end of Sway and the Wainsford Road Winder bridle way, excellent bit of “locals” favourite gravel riding.

Tip by

7

18.3 km

Singletrack Near Wainsford Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice little single track to escape the traffic chaos on Wainsford Road. Careful on the narrow bridge and watch out for pedestrians.

Tip by

8

24.2 km

View of the Needles

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent views on a clear day but can be a struggle with the coastal winds on a rough day - avoid the coastal path in storm conditions as shingle from the beach can be thrown up and make it dangerous.

Tip by

B

24.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

7.08 km

5.96 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

6.59 km

1.87 km

1.82 km

1.09 km

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Saturday 10 October

16°C

9°C

29 %

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