West Common Road – Highham's Hill Bridleway loop from Hayes

West Common Road – Highham's Hill Bridleway loop from Hayes

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West Common Road – Highham's Hill Bridleway loop from Hayes

03:34

53.8km

690m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.8 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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838 m

West Common Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Quieter alternative to Baston Road.

What To Expect:

Nice alternative to the busy Baston Road. Very gentle incline (North > South). Once past the houses, road goes on through the …

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2.08 km

Hayes Common

Forest

7.60 km

Highham's Hill Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

The bridleway over Highham's Hill is a fun link from Keston to Fickleshole. It follows an old track but motor vehicles are access only.

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11.3 km

Holt Wood

Forest

13.2 km

Descent to Limpsfield Chart Golf Club

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This descent is a lot of fun. It gets progressively steeper as you approach the golf club. It is a shared path so be aware of the other users.

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16.0 km

Country road in Woldingham with cows

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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20.9 km

Fosterdown Wood Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Firm single track through the woods, a few muddy patches when wet but rideable. A nice descent west to east, but only one steep section when riding up.

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21.9 km

Gravelly Hill viewpoint is a scenic open space near to the town of Caterham, just off the M25.

This grassy area features a line of benches offering the perfect picnic spot overlooking the Surrey and Sussex countryside.

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21.9 km

View of the High Weald from Gravelly Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views. This section of hillside forms part of the North Downs Way. Look for doubletrack trails to the west from this viewpoint.

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37.8 km

Sanderstead to Whyteleafe Countryside Area

Nature Reserve

38.0 km

Hamsey Green Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Solid doubletrack (and mostly hardpack) gravel through the Hamsey Green / Sanderstead & Whyteleafe Conservation Area which links up to Riddlesdown Common and its lovely westward views.

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53.8 km

End point

Train Station

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