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Cycling in the area
We are a family run hotel located off of the A32 ; close to Fareham , Gosport and the ferry to Portsmouth . Our accommodation consists of twelve bedrooms , singles , doubles and family rooms .
Our bar and dining area are open seven days a week to hotel guests and non-residents . The bar is open all day and offers a good selection of lagers , ales and alcohol beverages along with freshly ground coffee and soft drinks .
Home cooked food is served daily .
The Manor Room serves breakfast daily and can also be hired out throughout the day for meetings , luncheons or private dinner parties .
Brewers Lane , Bridgemary , Gosport , PO13 0JY T : 01329 232 946 E : info @ bridgemarymanor . co . uk
A flat terrain and a good network of cycle tracks and lanes makes it easy to cycle in Gosport . There are interesting places to visit including 6 miles of accessible coastline stretching from Gosport Town Centre to Lee on the Solent , where you can relax and enjoy the best views of Portsmouth Harbour , the Solent and the Isle of Wight .
The ferry from Portsmouth carries bicycles and leads straight to the Town Centre and rail inks or hovercraft to the Isle of Wight .
Queen Elizabeth Country Park ( QECP ) just 16 miles away up the A3 in Hampshire consists of three fully way-marked off-road mountain bike trails , including plenty of natural trails to explore in the area . Three cycle tracks use the rights of way network and some public roads .
Or take a ride up to Portsdown Hill and take in the spectacular views across the Solent . Or head towards the South Downs National Park ; landscapes covering 1,600km ² of breathtaking views , hidden gems and quintessentially English scenery .
How about booking a taster or full training session at the Velodrome in Calshot , just one hours drive westbound ; it is the only indoor banked velodrome in the South of England
Book your Perfect Suffolk Escape “ Ideally located to explore Suffolk ’ s heritage coast ”
4 Star Luxury Cottages and Studios & Caravan and Motorhome Club CL
Just 15 minutes from Glasgow , Whitelee windfarm offers a host of opportunities for walking , cycling and other activities – all in the unique setting of the UK ’ s largest windfarm .
Our purpose-built mountain biking trails offer over 4km of singletrack trails , set within a restored quarry close to Whitelee Visitor Centre . Packed with exciting features , these family-friendly facilities offer blue and red-graded trails , skills loop , pump track and picnic area with wet weather shelters .
Admission to the MTB trails and visitor centre are completely free so come and make a day of it !
Mollett ’ s Farm , Main Road , Benhall , Saxmundham , Suffolk IP17 1JY Tel : + 44 1728 604547 www . molletts . com bookings @ molletts . com whiteleemtb @ eastrenfrewshire . gov . uk www . eastrenfrewshire . gov . uk / whitelee-pursuits