Surrey Hills River Loop Cycling Route

On the route

Surrey Hills River Loop runs partly along the river and partly into the Surrey Hills. Starting at The Coppernose in Hampton Court, it passes Molesey, Sunbury, Walton, Byfleet and Ripley, and Strava marks about 59% of the route as unpaved. Staple Lane, a Strava verified segment at 2.5km averaging 4.1%, is the main climb, and there is a shorter, steeper ramp at about 54km.

Notable climbs

Staple Lane: 2.5km at 4.1% average.

Steep ramp: 275m at 10.1% average (c. 54km).

Strava Verified Segment: length and average gradient come from the segment.

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The Pilgrim’s Loop

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Windsor Alternative Loop

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Lee Valley & Epping Forest Gravel

Gravel up past the lakes and marshes of the Lee Valley, then back down through the heart of Epping Forest.

Ferny Hill Farm Loop

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Surrey Hills River Loop