your Surrey Hills adventure awaits
You don't always need a train ticket to escape the city.
This two-day bikepacking adventure begins in central London before gradually swapping busy streets for quiet country lanes, rolling hills and the beautiful landscapes of the Surrey Hills.
There's no getting around it - leaving London means navigating city roads before the countryside begins. But for many riders, that's all part of the adventure. Roll straight from your front door, watch the city slowly disappear behind you and experience the satisfaction of completing a true door-to-door weekend escape.
We've planned the route to get you out of London as efficiently as possible, before rewarding you with some of the South East's finest cycling and an overnight stay that makes every mile worthwhile.
The adventure at a glance
🚴 Distance: 181km
⛰️ Elevation: 1,300m climbing
📅 Duration: 2 days
🛣️ Terrain: Road
🏡 Overnight: Campsite
🚆 Start/end: Blackfriars station
what's included in your guide?
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Fully mapped 2-day route
A ready-to-follow route starting and ending in central London, with GPX links included .
Detailed itinerary
Daily route breakdown, recommended cafés, points of interest and places worth stopping.
Practical packing checklist
Know exactly what to bring for a comfortable weekend away.
Overnight stay details
Everything you need to know to book your bike-friendly campsite.
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What you’ll experience
Ride straight from home
Skip the trains and start your adventure the moment you roll away from your front door. We've done the route planning so getting out of London is as straightforward as possible.
The city gives way to countryside
The first miles require confidence riding on busier roads, but before long you'll find yourself on quieter lanes, surrounded by woodland, rolling hills and some of the South East's best cycling.
Camping and craft beer
Pitch your tent at a welcoming bike-friendly campsite, hire a fire pit for the evening, relax your muscles in the Waggon sauna, or celebrate the day's ride with a visit to nearby Hogs Back Brewery.
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the route
Day 1: London → Campsite
90km • 900m climbing
Your adventure begins at London Blackfriars before weaving through the capital and gradually leaving the city behind.
The first part of the ride requires confidence on busier roads, but as the miles tick by, the traffic fades, the countryside opens up and the pace slows. By evening, you'll arrive at a peaceful eco campsite, where a woodland sauna, a fire pit, and a relaxing night outdoors provide the perfect reward after a day in the saddle.
Day 2: Return to London
91km • 400m climbing
After packing away camp, you'll enjoy a relaxed return journey towards London, passing through Windsor Great Park and stopping at Cinnamon Café for one of its famous cinnamon buns along the way.
The final kilometres bring you back to where your adventure began, proving that a memorable weekend escape can start and finish right on your doorstep.
Short on time, big on adventure
Your surrey hills adventure starts here.
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The route is mapped, the stops are chosen and the logistics are taken care of. All that's left to do is ride.
We've done the hours of research, route planning and preparation, so you can spend your weekend doing what you actually came for: exploring somewhere new, riding quiet roads and discovering just how much adventure can fit into 48 hours.