Cyclists welcome here!
The recent report of unhappy cyclists from Lordshill Road Runners being turfed outdoors with their drinks and their smells has inspired members of Southampton Cycling Campaign to start this online Guide to Cyclist Friendly Hostelries all of which will come recommended by our members. One such pub which happens to be nearby the offending establishment is The Cuckoo at Hamptworth, Nomansland so, to miscoin a well known phrase, ‘A bird in the hand indoors is worth two in the lamb outdoors’.
Recommended Cafes and tea rooms:
- Carlo’s Parlour at East Wellow (as recommended by the Guardian)
- The Willow Tree Cafe, Lyndhurst
- Chilworth Manor Hotel, Chilworth
- The Eling Tide Mill Museum, cafe
Many other tea stops are recommended at the South Hants CTC web site
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Cyclist-friendly pubs in the area, with OS grid references
- Hampshire Bowman, nr. Bishops Waltham 578 184
- Newport Inn, Braishfield 373 2500
- Star Inn, Bentworth 665 403 (also Sun Inn, 670 403)
- Hurstbourne Inn, Hurstbourne Priors 437 464
- Watership Down, Freefolk 483 487
- Royal Oak, Fritham 233 141
- Fighting Cocks, Godshill 176 150
- The Cuckoo Pub, Hamptworth, Nomansland