The Surrey Hills Birthday Special

Starting point

Richmond Station - TW9 1DN Trains from Harpenden with a change at West Hampstead There is an NCP Car Park at Richmond Station. It costs £14.10 to park for the day if you are a member - it is free to become a member. I have researched other parking but there is no free on road parking here. There are car parks in Richmond Park also but you need to be there early to secure a space as parkrun operates on a Saturday morning.

A circular route starting from Richmond Station. We'll cycle through Richmond Park, Hampton Court and then through Surrey Towns and villages retracing some of the wonderful RideLondon route. We'll continue through the beautiful village of Abinger and tackle Leith Hill. From Leith we will continue through Dorking on to the infamous Box Hill and the fabulous Zig Zag Road. We will stop at the top of Box Hill and take in the wonderful views and perhaps a coffee stop or maybe even lunch depending on the time. After our stop at Box Hill we will continue through the Surrey towns and villages back to our start point at Richmond. This is a challenging ride with a maximum elevation of 3,206 ft. However you are rewarded along the way with absolutely stunning views. We will have a mid morning coffee stop and will stop again for lunch. Once I know how many are coming I will plan our lunch stop as we may have to book ahead. There are numerous cafes and cycle shops along the route should we need them. Details on start point, parking etc are all in the information box below. Should we be unfortunate with the weather there are options to shorten the route. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION As this is a long ride please ensure you come prepared. Carry with you 2 x spare tubes, puncture repair kit, pump Nutrition: We shall stop but please carry some food with you. Cash. Mobile telephone (make sure it is fully charged) Waterproof clothing Please wear a helmet, dress according to the weather conditions and bring enough liquid / food to sustain you on this stunning ride. GPX files of the route will be provided prior to the ride. Any questions please ask me: T: 07885 232 030 E: [email protected]

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