Surrey Hills Routes.
Road and gravel loops that start and finish at the shop door in Dorking. Pick a discipline and a distance, preview the route, download the GPX and go ride.
Café Loops
Under 35 kmShere & Peaslake Spin
A short, punchy road loop west along the A25 corridor through Westcott, Wotton, Abinger Hammer and Gomshall to Shere, before turning into the lanes around Peaslake and Winterfold and rolling home. Perfect for a quick pre-work hit or a café-to-café spin.
White Downs Loop
Out west through Westcott, Abinger Hammer, Gomshall, Shere and Albury to Newlands Corner, then back along the top of the North Downs past White Downs and Ranmore before the descent to Denbies and Dorking. Short, but the climbing keeps it honest.
Hill Rounds
35–50 kmBrockham Green Lanes
East through Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland on quiet Mole Valley lanes, then south to Holmwood and back via Broadmoor and Westcott. Steady rolling climbing the whole way and very little traffic.
Mickleham & Epsom Loop
Up the Mole Valley past Burford Bridge, Juniper Hall and Mickleham, out to Ashtead and Epsom, and back through Leatherhead. One of the flatter routes on the page, so it works well as a tempo or recovery ride.
Winterfold Climb
Head west via Westcott, Abinger Hammer, Gomshall and Shere to Peaslake, then climb up through Winterfold before dropping back via Albury. The most climbing per kilometre of all our road loops.
Dorking to Windsor
A one-way road ride from the shop to Windsor: up the Mole Valley past Box Hill and through Bookham, then north via Weybridge, Staines and Egham to Windsor. Get the train home or ride back the same way.
Big Days
50 km+Hascombe Hills Tour
A proper half-day ride: west through Shere, Albury and Chilworth to Wonersh, Bramley and Hascombe, then east across the Weald via Oakwood Hill, Capel and Newdigate. Long, rolling and surprisingly quiet.
Leith Hill to the Weald
Climb out of Dorking via Coldharbour and over Leith Hill, then drop into the Weald through Forest Green towards Loxwood before looping back via Oakwood Hill, Capel and Newdigate. A long, quiet day in the lanes.
Toys Hill Kent Loop
East via Leigh and Bletchingley to Edenbridge, up the climb to Toys Hill and back along the ridge through Tatsfield and Godstone. A proper Kent border day with some serious climbing.
Westerham & Hever Loop
Last Tuesday's big one: east through Reigate, Merstham and Bletchingley, over Tatsfield into Kent at Westerham, then south past Crockham Hill and Hever before swinging home via Lingfield, Horley and Newdigate.
Penshurst Kent Loop
Through Redhill, Bletchingley and Godstone, over Tatsfield and down into Kent to Penshurst, then home via Lingfield and Reigate.
The Weald Grand Loop
Our longest road route: out via Buckland and Outwood to Edenbridge and Hever in Kent, then back west across the Weald through Faygate, Rusper and Newdigate. Pack plenty of food.
Quick Loops
Under 30 kmBroadmoor Blast
Our shortest gravel loop, but it doesn't hold back. Up from Denbies, round Westcott and into the woods around Broadmoor. Nearly 400 m of climbing in 20 km makes it the steepest gravel route on the page.
Redlands Short Loop
A short, punchy blast through Holmwood, Redlands and the Wolverns woods. Over 300 m of climbing in just 22 km.
Polesden Lacey Loop
Norbury Park, Polesden Lacey and Ranmore in a compact loop. Short on distance, big on views and woodland tracks.
Holmbury Express
A compact Surrey Hills gravel loop using NCN 22 and the trails around Holmbury. Ideal when time is limited but you still want woodland tracks, climbing and proper local gravel.
Mountain Wood Loop
Out to Mountain Wood, along NCN 22 and back via the Pilgrims' Way. A quick, flowing woodland loop.
Leith Hill Lookout
Holmwood, Redlands, Leith Hill and the Pilgrims' Way in under 30 km, with almost 400 m of climbing and a stop at the Leith Hill Tower viewpoint.
Reigate Heath Loop
Holmwood, Reigate Heath and Brockham on a steady, sociable loop with less climbing than most. A good first Surrey Hills gravel ride.
Local Favourites
30–40 kmPilgrims' Finish
A varied loop through Holmbury and Abinger Roughs, finishing with a climb from the historic Pilgrims' Way.
Holmwood Common Loop
South to Holmwood and North Holmwood, then east to Brockham and Betchworth before looping back to town. A great mix of commons, bridleways and quiet lanes that's easy to reach from the shop.
Peaslake Triangle
Links three of the best-known riding areas in the Surrey Hills with woodland tracks, rolling terrain and plenty of elevation.
Reigate Heath & Redlands
The Reigate Heath Loop extended through Redlands and past Bury Hill Fisheries for a longer mixed-terrain ride.
Reigate Hill Climb
East through Brockham to the climb up Reigate Hill, then back via Givons Grove. Expect chalk, roots and a big view from the top.
Greensand Climber
Abinger Roughs, Holmbury, Leith Hill, Redlands and Holmwood combine for one of the hilliest mid-length loops on the page.
Box Hill Backdoor
Up the Mole Valley past Burford Bridge and Juniper Hall, onto Box Hill's off-road side, then back via Pixham, Betchworth and Brockham. A mix of chalk, woodland and short, sharp climbs.
Four Minute Mile
A northern Surrey gravel loop connecting the 4 Minute Mile, Lovelace and Norbury, with a different feel to the central Surrey Hills.
North Downs Ridge
Climb onto Ranmore and follow the North Downs past White Downs to Newlands Corner, then drop through Gomshall and Abinger Hammer and come home via Wotton. Big views and fast chalk tracks.
Sheepleas Circuit
Up onto Ranmore, out to the beech woods of Sheepleas and back across Bookham Common. Classic North Downs gravel with a good dose of climbing.
Bookham Commons Loop
A flowing loop connecting Lovelace, Bookham and Norbury through woodland, commons and quieter tracks.
Mountain Wood & Newlands
The Mountain Wood Loop with an extra wiggle out to Newlands Corner for more gravel and views.
Shere Discovery
A discovery-style gravel route out to Shere, with enough climbing and distance for a solid local ride without turning into an all-day mission.
Bookham Commons Extended
The Bookham Commons Loop with extra bridleway sections, so a little more off-road and a bit more climbing.
Newlands Corner Loop
A mixed-terrain loop towards Newlands Corner combining fast gravel, woodland tracks and rolling Surrey countryside.
Dorking Hills Challenge
A tour of the steepest local hills around Dorking, with nearly 700 m of climbing in under 40 km. One of the toughest gravel loops on the page.
Big Days
40 km+The Long Way South
A longer, faster loop to the south that stretches beyond 40 km while keeping the climbing relatively moderate.
Blackheath Heath Run
Head west towards Blackheath before linking back through Newlands on a rewarding mix of gravel, woodland and rolling countryside.
Newlands to Blackheath
The Blackheath Heath Run ridden in reverse: Newlands Corner first, then the sandy tracks of Blackheath on the way home. Same trails, totally different feel.
Commons Grand Tour
A 43 km tour linking Surrey commons and gravel tracks, with very manageable climbing for the distance.
Midsummer Sundowner
First ridden as a midsummer evening group ride. A long, flowing loop that's perfect for a light summer evening.
Midsummer Sundowner Plus
The Midsummer Sundowner with one extra climb thrown in for good measure.
Bramley & the Downs Link
A big gravel day west to Gomshall and Bramley, then back along the North Downs via Chilworth, Newlands Corner, Combe Bottom and White Downs. Over 800 m of climbing, so pack food.
Hindhead Odyssey
Based on the REBOUND 2026 route: an epic 130 km+ gravel loop across the North Downs to Puttenham, then south via Tilford to Hindhead and back through Godalming and Wotton. Plan your food and water stops.
Kit for the ride.
What to take on these loops: a computer to follow the GPX, food and drink for the longer days, lights for the lanes and the kit to fix a flat. Everything here is in the shop in Dorking too.
Navigation
GPS bike computers
Every route on this page downloads as a GPX. Load it on a bike computer and you get turn-by-turn directions, so you can ride the lanes and bridleways without stopping to check your phone.
- Turn-by-turn navigation that follows a GPX
- Rerouting if you go off course
- Battery for your longest day, plus spare for the ride home
- A screen you can read in bright sun and under trees
- Easy route transfer from your phone
Fuel
Nutrition
On rides of more than about 90 minutes, eat little and often from the first hour. A common guide is 30–60 g of carbohydrate an hour, with more on long, hard days once you've practised it in training.
- Gels for quick energy on the climbs
- Chews and bars for steadier miles
- Caffeine options for the last hour of a Big Day
- Try new products on short rides first
Veloforte Doppio Natural Energy Gel - Maple, Coffee & Guarana with Caffeine
From £2.49
Veloforte Amaro Energy Chews - Sour Cherry & Guarana with Caffeine
From £2.99
Veloforte Riba Natural Energy Gel - Blackcurrant & Elderflower
From £2.29
Veloforte Tempo Natural Energy Gel - Date, Lemon & Ginger
From £2.29
Drink
Hydration and electrolytes
Carry two bottles on the longer loops. Add electrolytes on warm days or if you sweat a lot, so you're replacing salt as well as water.
- Two bottle cages' worth for Big Days
- Electrolyte tabs or mix for warm weather
- Drink a little and often, not all at once
Be seen
Lights
Tree-lined lanes can be dark even in daylight. A bright rear light in daytime-running mode helps drivers see you sooner, and a front light gets you home if the ride runs late.
- A rear light with a daytime flash mode
- A front light bright enough for unlit lanes
- USB-C charging and a run time longer than your ride
Fix a flat
Pumps and tools
Most rides end early because of a puncture. A small kit in a saddle bag or jersey pocket gets you rolling again.
- Mini pump or CO2 inflator
- Tubeless plugs, plus a spare tube
- Tyre levers and a multitool with a chain tool