The New Forest was originally commandeered in 1079 as a deer hunting area by the king, William the Conqueror. It is a unique area of historical, ecological and agricultural significance, and retains many of the rural practices conceded by the Crown in medieval times to local people. Principal of these is the pasturing of ponies, cattle, pigs and donkeys in the open forest. It is an outstanding recreational area for walking and riding.

A warm welcome awaits you at Forest Leisure Cycling, the New Forest's biggest Cycle Hire, Retail Sales and Cycle Repairs specialists.

Ideally situated in the acclaimed village of Burley, from where you can explore what our visitors tell us are the most enjoyable car-free New Forest cycle routes in this beautiful area, with rides for all ages and abilities.

Open All Year Round - Free Parking - Online Booking - 01425 403584

Do you like walking? To find some great places to walk round please click on the link below.

Within five minutes drive of the White Buck lies one of the “Gems of The New Forest”, namely Burley Golf Club

Established in 1905, the course was set out by local gentlemen on Forestry land, is a typical heath land course that remains largely unchanged today and has some of the finest greens in Hampshire and Dorset.

John Jacobs OBE, former Ryder Cup captain and player, says “I have enjoyed playing Burley for many years and it is one of my favourite courses”.

Burley Golf Club welcomes players of all ages and abilities to enjoy the attractive setting of the course and all the facilities available in its friendly and welcoming clubhouse.'

The New Forest Golf Club is located near the village of Lyndhurst, Hampshire which has a recorded history going back over a thousand years. It is a very picturesque course situated in the heart of the New Forest, just off the A35 and a short drive from the M27 and M3.

You are assured of a warm and friendly welcome and a unique opportunity to experience the natural forest course measuring just under 6,000 yards with a par of 69 and some of the most scenic holes in Hampshire.
The Club supports the needs of players and has an unrivalled reputation for friendship, social activities and golf competitions.

The Horse and Cycle Ride is a charity event that runs annually. There is a riding route of approximately eight miles for horse riders and a choice of separate routes of about eight or 22 miles for cyclists. For more information please visit the website.

The New Forest National Park was created in March 2005 and the New Forest National Park Authority took up its full powers in April 2006. Its purposes are:

To conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Park
To promote opportunities for understanding and enjoyment of its special qualities
It is the eighth national park in England, the first in the south-east of England and the first to be created for nearly 50 years.

The National Park lies mainly in south-west Hampshire – from east of the Avon Valley to Southampton Water and from the Solent coast to the edge of the Wiltshire chalk downs.

The New Forest has long been recognised as a special and important area that needs protection. National Park designation means the strongest possible level of protection for the future which is especially important in the south and south-east where development pressures are intense and on the increase.

Their website contains information about visiting, living in, looking after, learning about, news and planning in the New Forest National Park.

Based in the New Forest (our newest National Park) the New Forest Fly Fishing and Shooting school are pleased to offer tuition and coaching in both fly fishing and shooting.
They are a friendly and adaptable organisation which provides tuition and coaching for anglers and shooters and much more. First and foremostthey are a game angling and clay shooting school but the experience and expertise that abounds amongtheir coaches and instructors and their associated professionals enablesthem to offer much, much more to the novice or the experienced and discerning sportsman.

Situated within the New Forest heritage area - otter, owls and other native species can be seen in natural surroundings.

Burley Wagon Rides allow you to see the New Forest at a leisurely pace. All our rides begin by going past the village church and into woodland where we often catch glimpses of fallow deer. Rides continue on quiet lanes around the village, the shorter trail taking you past pretty forest cottages, whilst the longer trail allows more views of open forest and woodland.

Fun for all the family, whatever the weather, with a variety of hands-on activities every day. These include small animal handling, bottle-feeding goat kids and calves, feeding ducks and pigs and tractor and trailer rides (weather permitting). Birthday parties with a differnce can be arranged.

Family leisure park with over 50 different attractions for all ages. A full day out with big rides, little rides, play areas, museums, entertainments set in beautiful gardens landscaped with aviaries for exotic birds.

Protected by Hengistbury Head with its Iron Age fort, Christchurch and the old town is dominated by the famous 11th century Priory Church, the longest parish church in England. Christchurch is a popular sailing centre sited where the Stour and the Avon meet. In the summer months try a ferry trip, hear the band concerts, hire a boat hire or watch the wildlife at Stanpit Marshes.

Visit the world-famous National Motor Museum, Palace House - the Montagu family home, 13thC Beaulieu Abbey and beautiful gardens. Rides and drives for all the family plus the acclaimed James Bond Experience.