New Forest On and Offshore
Lymington, Wightlink Ferry Terminal
David Smethurst
200 km
Summary
206Km cycling event starting from Lymington, Wightlink Ferry Terminal.
Controls at
- Start YARMOUTH Isle of Wight
- Bembridge Harbour View Cafe
- Lymington
- Plus 5 information controls
Description
IMPORTANT: ARRIVE LYMINTON FERRY TERMINAL 0735 latest FOR BOARDING. EVENT STARTS ON LEAVING THE FERRY. SEE FERRY BOOKING INFO BELOW. Scenic lap of the Isle of Wight followed by a loop of the New Forest and coastline.
Brevet Cards are given out before you board the 08:00 ferry in Lymington. EVENT CLOCK STARTS AT 0830 ON FERRY ARRIVAL IN YARMOUTH. CLOCK KEEPS RUNNING ON THE RUTURN JOURNEY SO TAKE THIS AS YOUR LUNCH STOP. Mandatory Route. Community Hall finish in Lymington with hot food and all the trimmings included in the entry fee. PLEASE BOOK A DAY RETURN ON THE 0750 BEFORE ENTERING AND ENTRY IS GUARANTEED. COST on 101125 was £28.20 return. Seniors get a good discount and Tesco Clubcard vouchers worth 50p voucher £1. There is a Tesco link when booking or log into your Clubcard account and search for Wightlink.. Book ferry here: https:www.wightlink.co.ukbook. There is a cafe control at Bembridge and approximately 15 minutes to allow for the Cowes chain ferry. Foot passengers with bikes will always be allowed on to a different Wightlink return sailing if you are early or late. A further, much easier and faster 104 kms remain after your return to Lymington.
The ride takes in the spectacular Needles and south west cliffs of the Island cutting inland through the lanes reaching the easternmost point at Bembridge. cafe control in Bembridge near the eastern point. A return through the sailing capital of Cowes small chain ferry, £1.50, card machine available and the Solent shore leads to a return ferry from Yarmouth to Lymington and a jaunt among the forest ponies. Pass the majestic trees of the Ornamental Drives to the Avon Valley and the quiet lanes skirting Cranborne Chase. Then a fast run back to the coast passing beaches and saltmarsh nature reserves. Finish is at Lymington Communityy Centre about 1.5 kms from the ferry terminal start location.
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Brevet Cards are given out before you board the 08:00 ferry in Lymington. EVENT CLOCK STARTS AT 0830 ON FERRY ARRIVAL IN YARMOUTH. CLOCK KEEPS RUNNING ON THE RUTURN JOURNEY SO TAKE THIS AS YOUR LUNCH STOP. Mandatory Route. Community Hall finish in Lymington with hot food and all the trimmings included in the entry fee. PLEASE BOOK A DAY RETURN ON THE 0750 BEFORE ENTERING AND ENTRY IS GUARANTEED. COST on 101125 was £28.20 return. Seniors get a good discount and Tesco Clubcard vouchers worth 50p voucher £1. There is a Tesco link when booking or log into your Clubcard account and search for Wightlink.. Book ferry here: https:www.wightlink.co.ukbook. There is a cafe control at Bembridge and approximately 15 minutes to allow for the Cowes chain ferry. Foot passengers with bikes will always be allowed on to a different Wightlink return sailing if you are early or late. A further, much easier and faster 104 kms remain after your return to Lymington.
The ride takes in the spectacular Needles and south west cliffs of the Island cutting inland through the lanes reaching the easternmost point at Bembridge. cafe control in Bembridge near the eastern point. A return through the sailing capital of Cowes small chain ferry, £1.50, card machine available and the Solent shore leads to a return ferry from Yarmouth to Lymington and a jaunt among the forest ponies. Pass the majestic trees of the Ornamental Drives to the Avon Valley and the quiet lanes skirting Cranborne Chase. Then a fast run back to the coast passing beaches and saltmarsh nature reserves. Finish is at Lymington Communityy Centre about 1.5 kms from the ferry terminal start location.
Event Date and Location
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Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Time: 08:40 to finish by 22:24
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Distance: 200 km (206 km) in 13h44
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Starting from: Lymington, Wightlink Ferry Terminal
Event Information
Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
0m
AAA:
0
Category:
BR
Body:
Cycling New Forest
Audax Points:
2
Event No:
26-489
Facilities
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Camping near start
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Downloads
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