Lymington River Footbridge – South Sway Secret Bridleway loop from Lymington and Pennington

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Lymington And Pennington

Lymington River Footbridge – South Sway Secret Bridleway loop from Lymington and Pennington

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Lymington River Footbridge – South Sway Secret Bridleway loop from Lymington and Pennington

01:44

25.4km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.35 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.00 km

Roydon Woods Trail, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

Lovely woodland cycle along off road tracks and trails

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8.60 km

Lymington River Footbridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Footbridge over the Lymington River in a picturesque setting, a stone's throw from Roydon Manor.

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8.92 km

Woodland Mountain Bike Trail, New Forest National Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Perfect off-road cut through from Lymington/Pilley to Brockenhurst. Not really suitable for road bikes but anything with a chunkier tyre will be fine.

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15.7 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.

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16.4 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.

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20.7 km

View of the Solent and Isle of Wight

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views across the farm fields and Solent to the Isle of Wight

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21.8 km

Jaunt E-Bike Hire New Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

Jaunt-ebikes offer electric bike hire with a difference. Retro style e-bikes with five levels of cheeky pedal assist. Bike hub located adjacent to coastal path

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22.3 km

Bench with a view of Keyhaven Marshes

Highlight • River

A line of strategically placed benches facing the harbour and with views of the marshes - very nice! On a sunny day, there is no place you'd rather sit on …

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