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Hesiers Lane Descent – Botley Hill Farmhouse loop from Riddlesdown

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United Kingdom
England
Greater London
London

Hesiers Lane Descent – Botley Hill Farmhouse loop from Riddlesdown

Hard

5.0

(3)

39

riders

Hesiers Lane Descent – Botley Hill Farmhouse loop from Riddlesdown

02:48

42.1km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Surrey Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.27 km

Riddlesdown Heights

Highlight • Natural

Great views towards Coulsdon, great gravel track either side

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2.77 km

Sanderstead to Whyteleafe Countryside Area

Nature Reserve

3

9.48 km

Hesiers Lane Descent

Highlight • Trail

Great views but a bit gravelly at the bottom – bit scary going too fast down this!

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4

10.0 km

Col du Skelly (Beddlestead Lane climb)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The road is very quiet with little motor traffic. The climb is a good test due to its inconsistency and length. The first kilometre of the climb is the toughest …

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5

13.9 km

Once you've had your "casual" climb up Titsey hill, you can stretch your legs along the Titsey Foundation Walk. The North Downs Way provides some beautiful views across Surrey and …

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18.2 km

Hanging Wood

Forest

7

19.9 km

Wheat Fields at Woldingham

Highlight • Natural

Nice wheat fields both sides in the summer looks beautiful and feels far from London.

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8

21.7 km

Woldingham School Drive

Highlight • Trail

I love the idea of this being the final mile of a school run.

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9

22.6 km

Nice and calm area for cycling, just hope to don't get in front of a bull, like happened to me 😂

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10

30.1 km

Botley Hill Farmhouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

A pub with a microbrewery in a peaceful setting just off a busy road. Importantly, open from 9:30 am on Sundays (from midday the rest of the week, ideal for cafe stops on early rides)

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42.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

7.08 km

4.12 km

2.20 km

797 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

3.40 km

2.47 km

354 m

291 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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