The Kentish Kraken winds its way across two ridges of the Downs (crossing the southern ridge four times!). Climbs include Crockham Hill, Brasted Chart (the steadier but longer north side of Toys Hill), and Ide Hill.
Starting point: Gails Bakery, Clapham Old Town,.
Suggested Nutrition & Hydration Stop: Ide Hill Community Shop (85 km).
The Panshanger Park Loop cycling route heads up through North London via the Swains Lane climb in Highgate, and this time heads towards Hertford. After the café stop, the route loops around Panshanger Park before the southerly leg heads back to Regents Park via Hampstead Heath.
The Knatt’s Valley cycling route goes a bit further east along the Pilgrim’s Way between the ridges of the Downs before turning left for a fairly steep climb up through Rowdow Wood. The route then descends into the picturesque Knatt’s Valley.
This Tanhouse & Denbies Loop cycling route heads south out of Cobham and climbs up to White Downs and then Leith Hill. The route then descends down into a loop towards Rusper where the route heads north back towards London via Denbies Farm and Juniper.
The Ranmore special is an unusual HITR route – comparatively flat but with the eponymous lump in the middle.
The Bough Beech Loop cycling route crosses two ridges of the Downs, first over Biggin Hill via the Beddlestead and then the Brasted Chart climb over Toys Hill before heading to Chiddingstone. The return return passes through Bough Beech reservoir and up Ide Hill to the stunning views at the top.
The Surrey Trails & Hills gravel route heads down to the Box Hill area for a loop before continuing on to Ranmore Common, White Downs and Effingham Forest.