Bikes, Birds & Binoculars
Calling all nature lovers!
Pedal the New Forest coastline and waterways by e-bike taking in breathtaking coastal scenery and birdwatching opportunities along the way
Birding and e-biking make the perfect pairing - riding a bike puts you out right into the heart of nature, taking you to the places you wouldn’t otherwise see by car or walking. The coastal New Forest trails are flat and car free and the village lanes along our route are quiet and tranquil, which makes for easy and safe cycling.
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Just hop aboard your retro style e-bike and follow our turn-by-turn route map and explore the stunning coastal Nature Reserves and salt marshes of Milford on Sea and Keyhaven, famed for its plethora of coastal birdlife. Â Five levels of cheeky pedal assist mean all the fun of the cycle without any of the sweat!
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Retro styled bikes with chunky fat tyres and five levels of cheeky pedal assist at your fingertips, means there's no need to avoid those pesky hills or limit your journey or imagination. Our head turning Super Monkey retro chopper e-bike comes in two frame types and with a nippy little 250w battery it puts everyone on an equal footing so that nobody gets left behind!
Both beginner birders and seasoned veterans will be able to enjoy our self-guided bird lovers route and perhaps tick off a few mega-finds along the way! Take a friend and come have an unforgettable experience and explore the beautiful coastal nature reserve as you’ve never seen before!
Keyhaven Marshes and Nature Reserve are set within the New Forest National Park and are designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Along with the coastal trails they are a treasure trove of migratory and resident birds and wildlife.Â
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The Solent Way coastal tracks offer stunning views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight and its famous Needles as well as the mudflats, where a wealth of different bird species come to feed. Large numbers of Brent Geese seek refuge here in the winter, along with Roosting Dunlin, Black-tailed Godwit and Grey Plover. The salty mud creates an idyllic habitat for plants such as yellow-horned poppy, sea campion and sea aster, and healthy fish populations make the marshes a fantastic place for sandwich and Little Terns, Black-headed Gulls, and Cormorants. Keep your eyes peeled for hunting birds of prey, including Marsh Harriers, Peregrine Falcons, and Merlins.Â
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~ 13 MILES
~ HALF DAY
~ EASY RIDE
~ £50pp
Coastal birdwatching by e-bike
About the experience
What's included
We’ve thought of everything – we pack up each e-bike with all you need for your cycle, including:
Helmet
Pair of binoculars
Coastal Bird Spotting Guide and pencil
Handlebar bag for your phone and keys
Bicycle pump
PLUS….…..
A mobile route guidance map which takes in all the best coastal New Forest birding spots
Free parking at Jaunt-ebikes HQ throughout your ride.
Free breakdown and recovery service during your ride
We also provide a full e-bike training and safety briefing before you set off.
Itinerary
Head straight off from our coastal bike hub for your self-guided ride, cycling the Keyhaven Nature Reserve, coastal waterways and marshes at your own leisure. Check out the Bird Hide at Sturt Pond along the route which looks across the 27 acre Sturt Pond local nature reserve. The Hide provides a hidden sanctuary for you to watch the birds without disturbing them. There are wintering wild geese, ducks and waders and plenty of summer birds to watch on the ‘scrape’, reedbed, grazing meadow, saltmarsh, scrub and the pond itself. What will you spot?
Things to see and do
Check out The New Forest Emporium at Newlands Manor for a browse of their eclectic range of local artisanry, collectables and antiques
Browse the independent boutiques, stores, eateries and cafes dotted around Milford on Sea village green
Suitability
Our e-bikes give you all the pleasure without any of the sweat - meaning you can cover lots of ground with minimum effort. And because an e-bike has pedal assist it creates a level playing field for everyone regardless of age or fitness level- so nobody is left behind!
Ideal for all ages, 14+
Perfect for nature lovers