Rhinefield Ornamental Drive – Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary loop from New Forest

Rhinefield Ornamental Drive – Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary loop from New Forest

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Rhinefield Ornamental Drive – Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary loop from New Forest

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29.8km

240m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.7 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.50 km

Blackwater Arboretum

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pedal along Rhinefield Ornamental Drive and you'll pass Blackwater Arboretum. Keep and eye out for the Giant Sequoias on the west of the road. There is often an ice-cream van at the car park too.

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7.25 km

Ornamental Drive – Bolderwood and Rhinefield Redwoods

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful steady climb through the tall redwood trees of Bolderwood and Rhinefield. Can get a little hectic with cars in the summer on the narrow road.

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10.1 km

Whitefield Moor

Highlight • Natural

This open space is perfect for picnicking and enjoying a day with family and friends. The grassy area is great for games and the Ober Water river is just a stone's throw away.

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11.7 km

Brockenhurst is considered the heart of the forest, owing to its excellent railway link to London, Southampton and the South West.

The high street area is Brookley Road, which has a number of restaurants and cafes and two small supermarkets.

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13.4 km

Rhinefield Ornamental Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rhinefield Ornamental Drive is one of the best sections of road cycling in the New Forest.

This narrow avenue is 2 miles (3.2 km) long and is lined with Douglas …

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21.0 km

Bolderwood Arboretum Ornamental Drive

Highlight • Forest

Perfect place to spot New Forest wildlife. The felled softwood makes it easy to spot deer and ponies.

It's a beautiful section of narrow road but can get busy with cars in the summer.

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22.7 km

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary

Highlight • Forest

With picturesque scenery, leisurely trails and herds of deer and ponies roaming freely, Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary is a fantastic place to visit for all the family. There’s even a purpose-built …

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26.1 km

Redshoot Climb

Highlight • Forest

A gentle climb to the top of the Forest from Emery Down. Easy access to Bolderwood Descent to the south, Redshot for Ringwood to the west or Stoney Cross Airfield …

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29.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

4.96 km

233 m

181 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

272 m

179 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

18°C

9°C

72 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Comments

August 1, 2023,Arboretum drive in New Forest

This is a knock out short ride combining fully grown deciduous and pine forest with heathland and lots of new forest ponies. The road is well made and very quiet.