Surrey Hills

Surrey Hills Perimeter

A 97.7km road cycling route from Hampton Court on a wide loop of the Surrey Hills via Headley, Ockley, Cranleigh and Shere, with 930m of climbing.

Distance
97.7 km
Elevation
930 m
Terrain
Hilly
Type
Road loop

Start and finish: The Coppernose, Hampton Court

On the route

This wide loop around the Surrey Hills runs from Hampton Court through Esher to Headley and Betchworth, then south by Newdigate, Ockley and Cranleigh. It returns through Chilworth, Shere and East Horsley. Most of the climbing comes in short, gentle rises, and the one notable climb is Combe Lane, about 70km in, which has a steep section near the top. Forge on the Green, in Shamley Green, at 60km, is the suggested stop; it closes at noon on Saturdays and Sundays.

Notable climbs

  • Combe Lane: 1.4km at 7.9% average.

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

Start, Finish and Cafe Stops

Route map and GPX

To download the GPX or TCX file, open the route on Strava with View on Strava below the map, choose the three dots menu, then Export GPX or Export TCX. A free Strava account is needed. Route checked against Strava on 30 October 2026.

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