Surrey Hills

Surrey Explorer: Climbs, Views & Lanes

A medium distance varied cycling route through the Surrey Hils.

Key Route Details

  • Distance: 82km
  • Elevation Gain: 1036m
  • Start/Finish: The Coppernose, Hampton Court, London
  • Highlights: the Shere Woodlands, Leith Hill 
  • Terrain: Hills

This scenic cycling route through the Surrey Hills takes in the climb up through the Shere Woodlands, Holmbury Hill and Leith Hill before the long descent down through Redlands Wood.

Suggested coffee stop: The Coffeee Stop at Polesden Lacy (59km)

 

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