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The New Forest Tour

Choose your distance across this beautiful National Park.

Event details

Location: New Forest
When: Saturday 16th September 2023
Event type: Cycles
Full event details
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One forest, four routes

Taking you through the heart of the New Forest, this road cycling event has routes suitable for all abilities, from rookie to pro. You'll experience the beauty of the rolling hills and forests, and discover spectacular views across to the Isle of Wight.

Let's do this!

How to sign up for the New Forest Tour cycling challenge

1...

Sign up on the New Forest Tour website

2...

Get in touch and let us know that you want to fundraise for us

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We'll support you and send information about the children you're helping
More details about the New Forest Tour

All four routes start at Gang Warily recreation ground  and head immediately south to the coast at Lepe. You’ll be able to see stunning views out to the Isle of Wight before turning back into the heart of the New Forest.

Long | £40
Distance: 162k
Elevation Gain: +1210m

Medium | £35
Distance: 119k
Elevation +819m

Short | £25
Distance: 71k
Elevation Gain: +485m

Rook | £10
Distance: 17k
Elevation Gain: +79m

  1. Register now on the New Forest Tour website, making sure that you have read the participant restrictions details, and all the small print.
  2. Register with JustGiving
  3. Get in touch with us once you’re done and we will send you a bespoke fundraising pack!
  • Finisher’s Medal
  • Days Alcohol-Free Beer
  • Free Event Photography
  • Free Parking
  • OTE Feed Stops
  • Chip-timed results
  • Medical support
  • Mechanical Support
  • Fully marked route
  • Massage available

Thank you for choosing us to donate your sponsorship to – we appreciate every penny.

Next steps:

  1. Get in touch with us and let us know you’re taking part.
  2. We’ll be in touch with your own bespoke events pack, including fundraising hints and tips and sponsorship form.
  3. Once you’ve raised your sponsorship money and completed your event head over to our GoDonate page to donate the money directly to us.

You can find details about the race day on the New Forest Tour website.

If you have a question about trekking and fundraising for Team Chestnut, please contact the Events Team.

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