Get active
Free wheeling
There are two cycle hire facilities available at Brockenhurst station. Cyclexperience (01590 624204; www.cyclex.co.uk) allows you to make reservations online and can deliver bikes to your hotel or campsite. Country Lanes (01590 622627; www.countrylanes.co.uk) also offers guided tours and cycling holidays.
Canoe or kayak
Liquid Logistics (01590 612377) organises courses and trips on the Beaulieu river or around the coastline (booking essential). Activities run from several different locations including Buckler’s Hard, an 18th-century village where Nelson’s ships were built.
Saddle up and explore
Horses can be ridden by the hour from the following stables in Brockenhurst: New Park Manor Hotel and Equestrian Centre (01590 623467), which also offers picnic and pub rides; Ford Farm Stables (to book, call 01590 623043) and Forest Park Riding Centre (01590 623429).
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