Can You Hire Bikes at Camping New Forest Campsites?
Yes – and honestly, it’s one of the best decisions you can make for your stay. Bike hire is available at three popular Camping New Forest locations: Roundhill, Long Meadow, and Holmsley. So if you’re planning to pedal through ancient woodland with the kids or just want to explore without the faff of strapping bikes to the roof of your car, we’ve got you covered.
Where Can You Hire Bikes in the New Forest?
Bike hire is currently available at three Camping New Forest campsites:
What Bikes Are Available to Hire?
Each of the three campsites offers:
- 4 adult bikes
- 2 children’s bikes
Perfect for a family outing through the forest tracks. The New Forest has hundreds of miles of cycling routes threading through heathland, ancient woods, and past free-roaming ponies who have absolutely no interest in moving out of your way. That’s part of the charm.
How Do You Book Bike Hire at a Camping New Forest Campsite?
There are two ways to book:
Option 1: Book online in advance When you’re booking your camping pitch online, you can add bike hire during the checkout process. This is the smartest option – especially in peak season when those six bikes will go faster than a kid on a downhill slope!
Option 2: Book on arrival at reception Already booked your pitch and forgot to add bikes? No stress. Head to the campsite reception when you arrive and you can arrange hire directly there, subject to availability.
Why Hire Bikes Instead of Bringing Your Own?
Look, if you’ve already got bikes and a car big enough to carry them – brilliant, crack on. But for everyone else, bike hire removes a surprising amount of holiday admin:
- No roof rack wrestling
- No discovering your tyres are flat when you arrive
- No arguments about whose job it was to pump them up
Just show up, hop on, and go. The New Forest is one of the best places to cycle in the UK – flat enough for kids, scenic enough for adults who’ve convinced themselves they’re sporty, and full of cafés at just the right distance apart.
Tips for Hiring Bikes at Camping New Forest
A few things worth knowing before you pedal off into the sunset:
- Book early. Six bikes per site sounds like plenty until you realise half the campsite has the same idea on a sunny Saturday morning
- Go in the morning. The forest feels different before the day-trippers arrive. Quieter tracks, better light, more wildlife. Worth the early start
How to Stay Updated with Camping New Forest News
New activities, discounts, and campsite updates get shared regularly on the Camping New Forest Instagram and Facebook pages. Worth a follow if you want to be first to know about what’s new!
Ready to Book?
Bike hire is available at Roundhill, Long Meadow, and Holmsley campsites. Add it to your booking online during checkout, or sort it out at reception when you arrive.
Got a question about bike hire or anything else at Camping New Forest? Get in touch on 01590 631641 or drop us an email.