Surrey Hills

Classic Surrey Hills – Long

A medium route through the Surrey Hills

Key Route Details

  • Distance: 88m
  • Elevation Gain: 1225m
  • Start/Finish: The Coppernose, Hampton Court, London
  • Highlights: the Box Hill climb
  • Terrain: Hills

The Classic Surrey Hills (Long Version) cycling route is the other classic London Dynamo ride in the area. 

This one tackles five notable climbs. After the Staple Lane climb the route descends into Shere before climbing again up Peaslake Lane, and then Leith Hill.  A fourth significant climb up to Ranmore Common is followed by the usual descent and Box Hill climb.

Suggested café: Box Hill Eatery (62km)

 

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