One Way

London to Oxford

The London to Oxford one-way cycling route heads out west from Kingston, shadowing the Thames, through Twyford and Henley and on into the Chilterns.

After a long steady climb between Middle Assendon and Christmas Common, the route is generally descending all the way to Oxford.

Starting point: The Coppernose, Hampton Court, London.

Optional intermediate café: The Chocolate Café, Thameside, Henley (55km).

Suggested café/lunch stop: The Handle Bar Cafe and Kitchen, 28-32 St. Michael’s Street, Oxford.

Return by train to Marylebone, London.

Recent routes

Effingham Forest Gravel Circuit

This Effingham Forest gravel circuit explores the western end of the Surrey Hills with a steep section up to Netley Heath and Effingham Forest.

Frensham Pond Loop

The Frensham Pond cycling route in the Surrey Hills heads out to the heathland and ponds beyond Guildford. After one large climb up Staple Lane to the Shere Woodlands the route turns away from the hills and begins a rolling route. Looping wide of Guildford, it heads through heathland to the area south of Godalming. From there it takes a loop around the ponds at Frensham.

The Drifter

A fast and flat cycling route that takes in Drift Road.

The Surrey Octopus

Not content to go up Leith Hill once? Try going up and down it eight times from different angles. This is a gruelling ride with little recovery between climbs and nearly 2500m of elevation.

West Wycombe Loop

The West Wycombe Loop cycling route heads up the Thames Valley towards Marlow where it then makes a beeline to the edge of the Chilterns for a bit of climbing before the long descent back to London via Henley.

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

From smooth, iconic ascents to brutally steep lanes that never seem to end, here are ten of the best and toughest climbs in the Surrey Hills – climbs every rider should experience at least once.