A 161.7km sportive from Gang Warily recreation ground, with 1,146m of climbing.
- Distance
- 161.7 km, Long route
- Elevation
- 1,146 m
- Terrain
- Hilly
- Type
- Road loop
Start: Gang Warily recreation ground, near Southampton, Hampshire
About this route
This route was designed by the organisers of the New Forest Tour, run by UK Cycling Events, not by London Dynamo.
Sportive routes change from year to year, and this page uses the distances and climbing published by the organisers. Event details are on the UK Cycling Events site.
On the route
The New Forest Tour starts at the Gang Warily recreation ground, near Southampton. The middle route is 119km with 832m, and the short route is 75km with 496m. A 17km Rook ride with 79m of climbing is also offered.
All four routes head south to the coast at Lepe and then ride the wide, sweeping roads of the New Forest National Park, which are often lined with roaming livestock.
The route measures 161.7km with 1,146m of climbing, which gives it a Terrain label of Hilly. Its notable climbs are listed below.
This page is for riding the route outside the sportive, on your own or with friends. There are no organised feed stops, so plan your food and water for the day.
Event names and logos belong to their owners and are shown for identification only. London Dynamo is not affiliated with these events.
Notable climbs
- Steep ramp: 175m at 17.2% average (c. 50km).
Other routes at this event
- New Forest Tour Medium: 119.2km with 783m of climbing.
- New Forest Tour Short: 74.5km with 457m of climbing.
- New Forest Tour Rook: 17.1km with 62m of climbing.
Route map and GPX
To download the GPX or TCX file, open the route on Strava with View on Strava below the map, choose the three dots menu, then Export GPX or Export TCX. A free Strava account is needed. Route checked against Strava on 26 October 2026.