Standing Hat loop from Hythe and Dibden
Standing Hat loop from Hythe and Dibden
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18
riders
Standing Hat loop from Hythe and Dibden
02:14
32.2km
180m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 17, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 3.73 km for 149 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
1.87 km
Marchwood Inclosure
Forest
9.76 km
White Horse in New Forest National Park
Highlight • Viewpoint
10.6 km
Wooden Gate to New Forest National Park
Highlight • Rest Area
15.7 km
Standing Hat
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
16.4 km
Brockenhurst Trailhead, New Forest National Park
Highlight • Cycleway
When exploring offroad you've never ridden, purely relying on computer algorithms for route plan isn't the most reliable method. Some sections of single track are meant for downhill. I failed miserably last time when I ignored the paper map from CycleExperience (bike hire shop I went) and wasted time to get back to trail.
Avoid main road by sticking to plan and preplan it (waymarked area, study local map and have GPS ready).
It is wonderful to see wildlife and nature lovers (hikers, dog walkers, horseriders and cyclists).
Allow a minimum of four hours to enjoy the New Forest. Break your route into a few sections.
There are lots of pubs to refuel. I started with light breakfast in Brockenhurst.
Most pubs have outside tables and spaced out for social distancing.
The New Forest made me plan more cycling trips from Burley and Sandy Balls.
CycleExperience is my favourite hire shop. They have an outlet in Dorset as well.
Tip by
20.2 km
Frame Heath Inclosure
Forest
22.0 km
Wild Horses of New Forest National Park
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
32.2 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.9 km
9.17 km
7.70 km
2.34 km
105 m
Surfaces
15.1 km
11.5 km
4.38 km
932 m
138 m
133 m
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