The Roar of The Dragon

Your personal guide Steve will lead you through the heart of this stunning ancient New Forest.

The Dragon’s Ride – Half-Day Guided Cycle Adventure Dare to ride where the wild animal roam.

Our adventure begins at the Green Dragon in Brook, where your journey into the New Forest begins. From the moment we set off, quiet country lanes wind their way to Bramshaw, a hidden hamlet and the gateway to wilder lands beyond.

Leaving the tarmac behind, we take to the gravel trails, twisting through ancient woodland and open heath. Keep your eyes peeled – the Deer Sanctuary awaits, a peaceful haven where herds of fallow deer move silently through the trees. From here, we press deeper into the Forest, following waymarked tracks that lead us to Bolderwood Arboretum Drive and on to the mysterious New Forest Reptile Centre, home to adders, lizards, and frogs hiding among the ferns.

The trail then carries us past the haunting Portuguese Fireplace, a relic of wartime endurance, before plunging once more into the Forest’s heart. Emerging into the timeless village of Minstead, we follow a bridleway back towards Brook, where the Green Dragon welcomes us home.

And if you’ve still got fire in your legs and the Dragon’s roar in your ears, we can push the adventure further – extending the ride for those brave enough to chase it.

Bike hire can be made direct from our website and delivered to the start of this tour

This adventure is perfect for individuals and small groups.

BIKE HIRE IS AVAILABLE ON THIS TOUR

Duration: 3 to 4 Hour

Elevation gain over the total ride: 400m

Distance: 22 Miles
Types of bike: Gravel, Mountain, Hybrids and E-bikes

Terrain: Forest gravel tracks, bridleways and roads

We recommend bringing the following:

Warm Clothing Dependant on weather on the day - additional layers recommended

Waterproofs Dependant on weather on the day - waterproof clothing recommended
Food Refreshments for on-ride refuelling e.g. energy bars

Drink Sufficient water or energy drinks

Bikes must be in good safe and working order; puncture repair kit, spare inner tube & bike pump also required. Cycle helmets must be within the manufacturer's warranty period (3 years from the date of manufacture). More details on all the above will be sent after booking has been confirmed

Maximum riders: 8

Fully Qualified Mountain Bike Leader – Level 2 Qualification Accredited Through British Cycling

DBS Checked

Approved Fully Qualified Outdoor First Aid

Public Liability Insurance Through British Cycling

A riders information form will be sent by email once your booking has been made and will need to be completed and returned to us prior to the activity date
Inclusions
What's Included
📋 Other - Your personal guide Steve is a professionally qualified British Cycling Mountain Leader

What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing - Dependant on weather on the day - additional layers recommended
☂️ Waterproofs - Dependant on weather on the day - waterproof clothing recommended
🍴 Food - Refreshments for on-ride refuelling e.g. energy bars
🥤 Drink - Sufficient water or energy drinks
📋 Other - Bikes must be in good safe and working order; puncture repair kit, spare inner tube & bike pump also required. Cycle helmets must be within the manufacturer's warranty period (3 years from the date of manufacture). More details on all the above will be sent after booking has been confirmed

The Roar of The Dragon

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