Surrey Hills

Classic Surrey Hills – Short

Key Route Details

  • Distance: 70km
  • Elevation Gain: 796m
  • Start/Finish: The Coppernose, Hampton Court, London
  • Highlights: the Box Hill climb
  • Terrain: Hills

The Classic Surrey Hills (shorter version) cycling route tackles three of the local hills.  Firstly, the route tackles Staple Lane which rises up to the Shere Woodlands before a steep descent down Combe Lane, followed by a hard right and second sharp climb up Crock North through Effingham Forest to Ranmore Common. The subsequent descent down through Ashcombe Wood is followed by the iconic Box Hill climb. This in turn is followed by a long descent and the return leg to East Molesey.

Starting point: The Coppernose, Hampton Court, London

Suggested café: Box Hill Servery (44km)

 

 

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