Surrey Hills

Mini Surrey Hills

A shorter cycling route which is a good introduction to the Surrey Hills

Key Route Details

  • Distance: 61km
  • Elevation Gain: 642m
  • Start/Finish: The Coppernose, Hampton Court, London
  • Highlights: Box Hill
  • Terrain: Hills

The Mini Surrey Hills is relatively short cycling route and a good introduction to the Surrey Hills and Box Hill in particular. The route climbs up to Ranmore Common, down the other side before the zigzag climb up to Box Hill. The route back to London returns back to the start via Epsom.

Suggested café stop: Box Hill Servery (32 km)

 

 

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ARTICLES:

Top 10 Toughest Climbs in the Surrey Hills (Part 1)

Best Cycling Routes In and Around London: From Beginners to Experts

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