Book online in just 3 mins ⏱

×
  • Arrival times & parking - on popular days, there will be queues of around 20 mins between 10 am and 12.30 pm. Cheap rate parking starts at 10 am, a number plate recognition is in place so please pay via RingGo app by midnight the same day.
  • Late arrivals & last minute bookings - you don't need to call us If you have paid online but arriving late. You can book up to 2 hrs before arrival.
  • Busy Periods - our booking system is the best way to get availability info and get the bikes you want. If we don't have spare bikes please call and we'll get you on our waiting list.
  • Trailers - we try to prepare these in advance, please add a note to the booking telling us which bike needs the trailer.
  • Part-day hire & discounts - we offer a 25% discount for part day hire - this can't be booked and is only available after 2:30 pm. 10% off for 2 days, 25% off for 3+ days. If collecting late on day 1, book from your 2nd day and ask us if a 5 pm collection is possible to avoid the first-day cost.
cyclex hero image

Book New Forest

corfe castle swanage

Book Dorset

Call us

×
phone icon

New Forest
(+44) 01590 624808

phone icon

Dorset
(+44) 01929 481606

Find the answers to your questions in our FAQs

Email us

×
Email us
Call us
Book online
left arrow
Back to all routes

Lizard loop

location pin icon

Brockenhurst, New Forest

left arrow
right arrow

A varied and adventurous forest route that goes via the New Forest Reptile Centre!

21 miles

Length

4-5 hours

Time

Medium

Difficulty

The New Forest is one of the safest, flattest and most scenic National Parks to cycle in. We supply helmets for free and recommend you wear one for your own safety (helmets are sanitised after each use). Cycling route maps, repair kits and locks are also provided for free. Download our free app 'Cyclexperience' from the Apple Store or Google Play Store to find most of our routes. Be sure to book online to save time in-store and to secure the bikes you prefer. Happy cycling!

Book online to save time and avoid disappointment

Tipadvisor stars
1000+ reviews
google stars
150+ reviews
Book online

Things to see

Here we’ve put together the best bits for you to watch out for on your cycle. Some of them are on route, others - not so easy to find.

New Forest Reptile Centre (April-early Sept)

A reptile centre featuring special outdoor ‘pods’ which provide a natural home to the sand lizard, smooth snake and adder.

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary

Platform overlooking a meadow where fallow deer gather for daily feedings by the forest keeper.

Knightwood Oak

The Knightwood Oak is a pedunculate oak over 500 years old and has a girth of 7.38 metres. The tree is still growing

Ice cream van

Sweeten up your cycle with ice cream! The ice cream vans are usually at Blackwater, Whitefield Moor (Ornamental Woods, Lizard Loop routes) and Hatchet Pond (Beaulieu & Buckler’s Hard route).

Places to eat

Here are some convenient spots on route to stop for food and drinks

The New Forest Inn

The New Forest Inn can be reached on a couple of our routes but is also a good option when the Oak Inn nearby is busy. It has a traditional character and can be found at the bottom of the eastern road to Bolderwood in Emery Down.

The Swan Inn

A traditional country pub that is family & dog friendly. We recommend this pub if the Oak Inn is busy as it is only a short ride away but the path is next to the main road so expect passing traffic. Situated on the outskirts of Lyndhurst, there is normally space to sit and eat apart from really busy times of the year.

The Oak Inn

The pub features on a few of our most popular family routes and is frequented by tourists and locals alike. It is not very big so please book ahead to avoid disappointment at busy times.

Lizard loop
left arrow
Back to all routes
Brands in our rental fleet:
giant bikes logotrek bikes logokona bikes logo
Built with you in mind by
illy design logo