Surrey Hills Off Roader

RIDE OVERVIEW

These hills are famed for some of the finest off road riding in the south and for good reason, the trails and byways are rarely flat but always scenic. This technical course will have you chasing the north downs ridge taking in a mix of bridleway, single track, gravel road and occasional tarmac.

• DISTANCE: 62KM | ELEVATION: 1066M
• RIDE DIFFICULTY 3/5
• TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY 3/5
• PERCENTAGE OF ROUTE OFF ROAD 81%

Bike & Tyre Choice: The route has a real mix of terrain and the weather will make a big difference to conditions. If it’s wet, the mud will be slippy. If dry, the sand will be hard. Gravel bikes are preferred as the right mix but mountain bikes will be fine for most of the route. It is not suited to road bikes.

RIDE HIGHLIGHTS

• Tough but rewarding ride on varied terrain.
• One of the classic gravel routes in the South East
• Climb up to Leith Hill tower
• Social drink at the finish village

THE ROUTE

Cranleigh: 62km, 1,066m

This technical course will have you chasing the north downs ridge taking in a mix of bridleway, single track, gravel road and occasional tarmac. The sandy and gravelly nature of the soil means this course is good in most weathers and the high points of the ride offer views all the way to the south downs and the sea on a clear day.