Meon Valley and Butser Hill e touring bike full day tour from QE
A lovely full day self guided ebike tour round the quiet lanes and light gravel tracks from our base in Queen Elizabeth Country Park, to Buriton and a circular route around the very picturesque Meon Valley.
Suitable For
Experienced, fit adults and older children riding e-touring bikes.
Not suitable for riders under 14 years old due to UK ebike laws
Challenging hilly route with easy navigation. Mostly on road with some gravel sections. one or two road crossings to take particular care with.
We class this as a full day tour, allowing for plenty of stops and photo opportunities of the stunning countryside along the way
This 21 mile route is ideal for a challenging full-day self-guided e-bike tour taken at your own pace allowing plenty of time to stop and enjoy the scenery around the very scenic lanes and gravel paths of the Meon Valley. It's a perfect route for groups, or it's equally fabulous on your own to enjoy.
Start from Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Your ride starts and ends at our e-bike centre at Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Just follow the signs from the entrance.
You'll be met by our friendly staff who will make sure your bike fits and will give you a safety briefing and some training on the bike and the navigation system.
Buriton
You'll head out towards Buriton via the tracks inside Queen Elizabeth Country Park. A gradual uphill ride through the forest brings you to a very big descent down to the charming village duck pond and church at Buriton.
Then head west along a small lane and cross under the busy A3 (take care here)
East Meon
after a few miles you will arrive at East Meon. A quintessential Hampshire village with two pubs, a stream running through it and a fair share of thatched chocolate box cottages.
If you have started late this is a good place to stop for refreshments although you will also come through here on the way back if you are early.
Meon Springs Fishery
A lumpy ride through the Meon Valley will see you arrive at the Meon Springs Fishery.
An absolutely beautiful place to stop for coffee and a cake at their cafe by the river Meon.
Onwards and upwards to Butser Hill
The tour then heads back towards East Meon on some lovely peaceful lanes. Culminating on a very steep ascent of Butser Hill via the locally famous Harvesting Lane. A challenging test for local cyclists but easy peasy on one of our ebikes!
Once at the top take a small detour to the top of Butser Hill for views across hampshire and even the Isle of Wight on a clear day.
And Finally...
Retrace your steps off Butser Hill and re-join the road
You'll descend underneath the famous Clanfield Windmill and past Butser Ancient iron age farm on a steep lane. Don't miss the sharp left turning at the bottom of the hill and head back to the centre on a bumpy bridleway.
