New Forest Wine Tasting Safari
The New Forest Wine Safari is a self-guided e-bike experience from Milford on Sea. Ride scenic coastal and forest trails to a local vineyard for a guided wine and cider tasting, then explore the New Forest at your own pace. Includes e-bike hire, tasting, maps, support and free parking.
Cycle scenic routes through New Forest landscapes and enjoy a tutored wine and cider tasting at a beautiful local vineyard and cidery. A self-guided e-bike safari combining coast, countryside and a guided tasting, all at your own pace.
At A Glance
Itinerary
Duration: 6 hours (self-guided)
Price: £80 per person
Group size: Minimum 2 people
Start point: Jaunt-E-Bikes HQ, Milford on Sea (free parking)
Experience style: Self-guided New Forest e-bike safari + vineyard wine tasting
Difficulty: Easy (electric pedal assist)
Itinerary
• 10:00 – Arrive at Jaunt-E-Bikes HQ, Milford on Sea — route briefing & departure
• Midday – Vineyard arrival & 45-minute tutored wine tasting
• Afternoon – Free time to explore New Forest routes and coastal scenery
• By 16:00 – Return to Jaunt-E-Bikes HQ
Why Choose New Forest Wine Tasting?
The New Forest Wine Safari is a relaxed yet scenic way to combine cycling, country views and the region’s burgeoning wine and cider scene in one memorable day. Ride retro-style e-bikes along the picturesque New Forest Wine Route, through coastal paths, marshes, lanes and woodland. With five levels of pedal assist, hills become effortless and the scenery becomes the focus. Mid-ride, settle into a guided tasting hosted by a passionate oenologist at the newest vineyard and cidery, sampling a curated selection of wines and ciders. Afterwards, browse the vines, picnic in the fields or continue exploring the forest and coast at your leisure. his blend of freedom, flavour and exploration makes the Wine Safari one of the most rewarding adult days out in the New Forest.
Suitability
Perfect for:
• Couples and friends seeking a relaxed wine day out
• Wine lovers and enthusiasts looking to taste local New Forest wine & cider
• Visitors who enjoy scenic cycling without pressure
Not suitable for:
• Children under 18
• Those unable to ride a bike confidently
What does my experience day look like?
Your experience begins at Jaunt-E-Bikes HQ in Milford on Sea, where you collect your e-bike, helmet, lock and route map. Head out along coastal paths and scenic salt marshes — perfect for nature lovers and birdwatchers — taking in panoramic views across the Solent toward the Isle of Wight. Cruise onward through country lanes into the heart of the New Forest, hopping off at the vineyard for a pre-booked guided wine and cider tasting session led by an expert. After your tasting, enjoy browsing the newly planted vineyard, picnic fields or continue your ride through classic New Forest scenery.
This is a self-guided tour; you choose where to stop, how long to linger and what to explore next.
What's included?
What’s Included
Cool and comfortable fat tyre ebike with five levels of cheeky pedal assist
A 45 minute, tutored tasting experience of 6 wines & ciders, led by our expert, Guillaume
Route map and wine tour route guidance
Helmet and lock supplied
Basket or pannier
Full breakdown and recovery service during your cycle
Opportunity to purchase wine, beer and ciders and free bike pannier or basket for transporting it home!
Lots of free time to explore
Free parking at Jaunt-e HQ
Optional Add-On
• Cheese pairing with wine tasting (£15pp) — add before you ride.
What’s Not Included
• Any additional food or drinks beyond the tasting
The food options
There will be lots of clearly marked food and drink stops along your cycle route map. Ideal for after your wine tasting is the Forest Deli in Sway for a light brunch or a bit further round the route, the Filly Inn, a traditional New Forest pub with a lovely beer garden. Your self-guided e-bike cycle route is designed to showcase the very best scenery, local food producers, breweries and independent farmshops in the New Forest along the way to your brunch venue and beyond. This curated food and drink experience lets you explore at your own pace, with hand-picked stops along the route where you can browse, taste and enjoy locally grown and made food. Choose where to stop, when to linger, and how long to explore. From farm shops and artisan producers to our award-winning brewery, vineyards and cafés, every stop offers a warm welcome and a genuine taste of the New Forest’s finest food and drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is wine tasting included?
A: Yes, a 45-minute guided tasting of six wines and ciders is included.
Q: Is this a guided ride?
A: No, the cycling aspect is self-guided using your supplied mobile phone route map.
Q: Do I need to be fit?
A: No the e-bike’s pedal assist makes it accessible to most confident riders.
Q: Can I buy wine?
A: Yes there’s usually an opportunity to purchase bottles to take home.
Q: What if the weather is poor?
A: Tours run rain or shine*, dress appropriately. (*Subject to safety.)
Q: What happens if there’s a problem with the bike?
A: Full breakdown and recovery support is included throughout your day.
Q: How long is the safari route?
A:It is about 24 miles
Rider Requirements:
Minimum e-bike age for this experience: 14
Height: 152–193 cm
Max weight: 20 st (127 kg)
Must be able to cycle confidently
Getting Here:
By train: New Milton or Brockenhurst
By bus: Milford on Sea stops
By car: Free all-day parking included at Keyhaven HQ
Key info
Price From £
per person
80
Start Location:
Keyhaven
Duration:
6
hours