Illustrated cycling guide to Surrey: 21 handpicked routes, averaging 25 km, suitable for both beginner and leisure cyclists, especially those keen to learn about the county's history, culture and wildlife. All routes link to OS Explorer Maps and National Cycle Network routes, while QR codes connect with downloadable GPX maps via the komoot app.
Bradt's new cycling guide to Surrey part of a growing series designed for the saddle bag offers 21 routes, each including comprehensive directions plus contextual exploration of history, wildlife and culture, written by avid cyclist and historian Ross Hamilton. Each route links to OS Explorer maps and, where relevant, National Cycle Network routes, while QR codes connect with downloadable GPX maps via the komoot app, enabling navigation by smartphone. With a dedicated bike-hire section and accommodation suggestions, this book is an indispensable travel companion for two-wheeled adventures.
Once a relatively sparsely populated and rustic area despite its proximity to London, present-day Surrey is prime commuter-belt territory. Even so, the county has not lost its rural charm. As well as boasting many Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is England's most wooded county and is riddled with rivers including England's longest, the mighty Thames. Moreover, Surrey has a long connection with cycling. When the riding craze first hit Britain in the 1800s, the ride between the Surrey towns of Thames Ditton and Ripley was quickly dubbed the Mecca of all good cyclists'. Surrey roads once made up much of the annual RideLondon event, itself an extension of the 2012 Olympic road-cycling route.
This handpicked selection of rides is perfect for a series of half-day outings. Many are looped circuits, and most begin and end at railway stations, making travel hassle-free. Most are aimed at beginners and leisure cyclists, while some offer adventurous riders a more challenging experience.
So whether you fancy riding Surrey's numerous tree-cloaked country lanes or off-road networks, cycling between medieval churches, visiting Guildford Castle or Waverley Abbey on two wheels, doffing your helmet to a venerable yew tree, biking between nature reserves and vineyards, or having a drink at the UK's smallest pub, Surrey is a superb cycling destination with something for everyone. Bradt's Cycling in Surrey brims with inspiration for cyclists of all ages and energy levels.
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'I have cycled in Surrey for most of my life but nevertheless discovered places to ride that I wouldn't have thought of' - Cycle Magazine
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. The only Surrey cycling guide published in association with komoot, the navigation app with 30 million users worldwide . Region has been a hotspot for cyclists ever since the craze for riding started in the 1800s . Offers 21 hand-picked routes infused with history, culture and wildlife, written by a local expert
About Bradt Travel Guides . Founded in 1974, Bradt is now the largest independent guidebook publisher in the UK with over 200 titles in print . Serial winner of the Gold award for Best Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards . Bradt guides are written by authors who really know their destinations. Many are resident there, or have been visiting regularly over a number of years . Each new Bradt guide is backed by a dedicated press and social media campaign
Contents
Introduction & Cycling Essentials
Chapter 1Bentley Loop
Chapter 2Milford Loop
Chapter 3Frimley Loop
Chapter 4Addlestone to Virginia Water
Chapter 5Witley Loop
Chapter 6Guildford Castle Loop
Chapter 7Ripley Loop
Chapter 8East Horsley to West Clandon
Chapter 9Ockham Figure Eight Loop
Chapter 10Cranleigh Abandoned Railway Line
Chapter 11Gomshall Loop
Chapter 12Holmwood Station to Ockham Station
Chapter 13Esher Loop
Chapter 14Horsey to Effingham
Chapter 15Epsom Loop
Chapter 16Dorking Loop
Chapter 17Betchworth Loop
Chapter 18Bletchingly Loop
Chapter 19Dormanland Loop
Chapter 20Wordlingham Loop
Chapter 21Oxted to Hurst Green
Chapter 22Appendices
Chapter 23Index
Having spent much of his life in the saddle, Ross Hamilton has numerous bikes cluttering up the garage. These include a 1980s' Raleigh Pursuit which he used to ride to school - and which, decades later, he used to cycle from coast to coast, following the route of Hadrian's Wall. Hamilton has cycled all over southern England, from Kent to Cornwall. He completed RideLondon four years running to raise money for guide dogs and has also completed other famous rides such as the Nightrider (in London and Bristol) and the London to Brighton Cycle Ride. A former history teacher who also worked in the heritage sector and ran historical walking tours, Hamilton retains a particular fondness for his home county of Surrey, where he uses local knowledge and exploratory zeal to devise unusual routes taking in cyclist-friendly cafés, sites of historical interest and nature reserves.
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