New Forest Vineyard & Wine Tasting Experience
The New Forest Wine Tasting & Vineyard Safari is a self-guided e-bike experience starting in Keyhaven. Ride scenic coastal and countryside routes, visit a local vineyard for a guided English wine tasting, and explore the New Forest at your own pace. Includes e-bike hire, tasting, support and free parking.
Discover scenic coastal and countryside trails, award-winning English wine and a relaxed vineyard tour and tasting — all in one unforgettable New Forest day out.
A self-guided e-bike safari combining beautiful riding, a local vineyard tour and wine tasting with free time to explore at your own pace.
At A Glance
Itinerary
Duration: Up to 7 hours (self-guided)
Price: £96.50 per person
Start point: Jaunt-E-Bikes HQ, Keyhaven (free all-day parking)
Experience style: Self-guided New Forest e-bike safari + vineyard tour + wine tasting
Difficulty: Easy–moderate (e-bike assisted)
Itinerary
• 09:00 – Arrive at Jaunt-E-Bikes HQ, Keyhaven. Safety briefing, route download and departure
• 11:00-1230 – Vineyard arrival and guided vineyard tour and wine tasting
• Afternoon – Free time to explore the New Forest, villages and coastline
• By 16:00 – Return to Jaunt-E-Bikes HQ
Why Choose New Forest Vineyard & Wine Tasting?
Why Choose the New Forest Wine Tasting & Vineyard Safari? The New Forest Wine Tasting & Vineyard Safari is a relaxed yet adventurous way to explore the region’s coastline, countryside and emerging English wine scene in a single day. Hop on a super cool, fat tyre e-bike and follow scenic routes along the Solent coastline, through peaceful country lanes and into classic New Forest woodland. With five levels of cheeky pedal assist, you’ll enjoy all the pleasure of cycling without the effort — hills included. Mid-ride, arrive at a beautiful New Forest vineyard for a guided vineyard tour followed by a wine tasting experience, sampling locally produced English wines in the relaxed vineyard setting. Afterwards, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. This experience blends scenic riding, great wine, independence and discovery, making it one of the most memorable adult day experiences in the New Forest.
Suitability
Perfect for:
• Couples and friends
• Wine lovers curious about English vineyards
• Visitors wanting a relaxed New Forest experience
• Those looking for something sociable and scenic
Not suitable for:
• Under-18s
• Anyone unable to ride a bike
• Those wanting a fast-paced or party-style tour
What does my experience day look like?
What Happens on the Day?
Your day begins at Jaunt-E-Bikes HQ in Keyhaven, where you’ll receive a safety briefing, download your mobile route and head off on your e-bike adventure. Ride through salt marshes, along coastal paths and into quiet New Forest lanes and woodland trails. Look out for free-roaming ponies and cattle, and enjoy wide open views across the Solent and countryside. Arrive at the vineyard for your pre-booked vienyard tour and wine tasting experience, enjoy a relaxed and informative session, then continue exploring for the rest of the afternoon. You might choose to visit a nearby village, stop for lunch or simply soak up the scenery. This is a self-guided, flexible experience — you decide where to stop, how long to linger and how your day unfolds.
What's included?
What’s Included
• Full-day e-bike hire
• Scenic self-guided New Forest Wine Trail route (mobile map provided)
• Vineyard tour with guided wine tasting
• Tasting selection of locally produced English wines
• Handlebar bag / phone holder
• Helmet and lock
• Pannier or basket
• Full breakdown and recovery service
• Plenty of free time to explore the New Forest
• Free all-day parking at Jaunt-E-Bikes HQ
Wine tasting details:
Your tasting includes a guided tour to the vineyard and a curated tasting selection of English wines, with insights into grape varieties, production methods and local terroir.
What’s Not Included
• Food (you’re free to stop at our best selection of cafés, pubs or farm shops which are marked along the route for you)
• Additional wine purchases
The food options
There is a lovely tea rooms on site as well as an excellent local produce farm shop. Right next door is the famed New Forest pub, the Filly Inn, with inside and garden seating ideal for a leisurely lunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the wine tasting included in the price?
A: Yes, the vineyard visit and guided wine tasting are included.
Q: Is this a guided bike tour?
A: No, this is a self-guided experience using mobile phone guided route maps, giving you complete flexibility.
Q: Do I need to be very fit?
A: No, the e-bikes have five levels of pedal assist, making the ride accessible for most confident cyclists.
Q: Can I buy wine at the vineyard?
A: Yes, there is an opportunity to purchase wines directly from the vineyard.
Q: What happens if there’s a problem with the bike?
A: Full breakdown and recovery support is included throughout your day
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
96.5
Start Location:
Keyhaven
Duration:
7
hours