Surrey
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Open Routes
Chertsey to Windsor
The Thames Valley Cycle Route offers a 98-mile route from London to Oxford. National route 4 leaves London and enters Surrey as it crosses the River Thames at Hampton Court Bridge. The route then follows the river to Weybridge along the south bank towpath. Just upstream of D'Oyly Carte Island where the Thames has reached its furthest point south, the route divides: a new route crosses the river and the old, established route passes through the back streets of Weybridge, up Woburn Hill beside the A317, through Chertsey and alongside the A320 to Staines Bridge where the routes recombine.
The new route crosses the river using the Shepperton (Nauticalia) Ferry (cycles need to be carried down a short flight of steps), then heads due north up Ferry Lane and rejoins the river at Chertsey Bridge. At this point, it is very close to the established route and it is possible to enjoy a figure-of-eight ride. Care is needed when crossing the narrow and busy Chertsey Bridge.
The route continues along the riverside road under the M3 to Laleham and then passes Penton Hook Lock and continues to Staines on the towpath. Note that the newer, more northerly route has short gaps in Shepperton and Staines town centre. From Staines Bridge, Route 4 continues alongside the A320, passes under the M25 near Egham, before reaching the meadows of Runnymede, famous for the signing of the Magna Carta. Beyond Runnymede the route crosses Windsor Great Park leaving Surrey and entering Berkshire.
Photo c/o CEPHAS/Mick Rock.
Croydon (New Addington) to Gatwick
The Surrey section of National Route 21 of the National Cycle Network connects Croydon with Gatwick and Crawley and then continues into Sussex via East Grinstead, Eridge and Heathfield before arriving at Eastbourne on the South Coast. The route shown is on the Downs and Weald cycle route map.
Guildford to Farnham
National Route 22 is open between Guildford and Rowledge, south of Farnham and follows mainly quiet roads and bridleways to the south of the Hog's Back. A map of the route and also of the parallel Christmas Pie Trail leisure cycle route is available from Surrey County Council.
Guildford - Cranleigh - south coast
The Downs Link is a traffic free trail linking the North and South Downs which runs from Bramley, near Guildford, to Shoreham-by-Sea on the South Coast. There is a link at the north end to Guildford. The trail follows the line of a disused railway and as such makes for easy and safe cycling. The whole length is about 43 miles but it can be cycled in sections. The trail is particularly well suited to families. The Guildford to Cranleigh stretch of Regional Route 79 is a beautiful 9-mile, traffic free route running down an old railway line near rivers, canals and some beautiful countryside. Mostly well-surfaced with very gentle hills. Download route information sheet.
A map of the Downs Link can be obtained from Surrey County Council or it is possible to download the Surrey section or download the complete route.
Route Development
Woking
Work has started on improvements to the first three miles of the Basingstoke Canal towpath in Woking, following the granting of planning permission in March. This upgrade will enable many more people to walk and cycle along the canal towpath between Kiln Bridge and Monument Bridge, for journeys to the town centre and local schools.
Shere to Guildford
This new route is now largely signed through Mole Valley District, from Abinger Hammer in the west to Tattenham Corner in the east, so many thanks go to local rangers for their assistance with signing. There are superb views into central London from Epsom racecourse but there is still one missing section between Westcott and Dorking, where the County Council is negotiating a new route away from the A25 with local landowners. We are working with the County Council to complete this route through Surrey over the coming months, to link Guildford, Shere, Dorking, Epsom Downs and Banstead with London.
Downs Link
Work continues on the Downs Link route, with a new surface recently installed by the County Council on the section between Bramley and Shamley Green, including substantial improvements to the bridleway link.
Basingstoke Canal Towpath Improvements
The Basingstoke Canal offers 32 miles of pleasant walking and cycling alongside one of the most beautiful canals in Britain.
At the junction with the River Wey Navigation, there is the option to continue north to Weybridge or south to Guildford alongside the river. Sustrans, working in partnership with the Basingstoke Canal Authority, Surrey County Council and Woking Borough Council, is upgrading the canal towpath from Kiln Bridge in St. John's to Chobham Road. This upgrade will enable many more people to walk and cycle along the canal towpath between Kiln Bridge and Monument Bridge, for journeys to the town centre and local schools.
Links to Schools - Reigate and Redhill
Sustrans has awarded two Links to Schools grants for infrastructure work in Reigate and Redhill, which will complement Bike It Officer, Gayle Rowson's work with local schools. One grant will assist with the Reigate to Redhill Community Route and the other will fill a long-needed gap in Route 21 along Marketfield Way to the south of Redhill Station.
Free cycle maps for Surrey
The following maps are available from Surrey County Council, tel: 08456 009009
Christmas Pie Trail
Downs Link
Surrey Cycleway
Yew Tree Way
Cycle Guide 1. Ashford - Stanwell
Cycle Guide 2. Addlestone - Woking
Cycle Guide 3. Banstead - Weybridge
Cycle Guide 4. Ash - Worplesdon
Cycle Guide 5. Bletchingley - Reigate
Cycle Guide 6. Alfold - Witley
Cycle Guide 7. Capel - Ockley
Cycle Guide 8. Caterham - Whyteleafe
District cycle maps
Rural Ways cycle maps
They can also be downloaded from Surrey County Council website.
Esher Common Cycle Route - Elmbridge Borough Council, tel: 01372 474579
Cycle Guildford - Guildford Borough Council, download or tel: 01483 505050
Frensham Common Cycle Trail - Waverley Borough Council, download or tel: 01483 523333