good route from London to Horsham?

[Becs]

Does anyone know a good route from central London to Horsham? I'm thinking about cycling there next Saturday to see friends. I don't mind fairly busy roads but I'm guessing taking the A24 the whole way there might be a bit reckless. . . . any advice would be great.

Thanks

 

[Jerry Atrik]

You could get the train to Guilford and follow the South Down Way .

 

[GrumpyGregry]

^^ Downslink. I think.

Dellzeqq is the resident expert on London exit strategies.

 

[gbs]

You may care to try the following or some variant:

• train ( Vic or Waterloo or Clapham Jnctn) to Epsom
• ride to Headley via Epsom Downs
• to Betchworth, Newdigate, Rusper, Horsham following unclassified roads that run more or less parallel to the A24

This is such a good route that I am tempted to do it myself; if you can make an earlish start I will be happy to have company before I peel off back to the N Downs.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I sometimes pop over to Corridori in Epsom. That's the route I take back. Lovely ride.

 

[Jerry Atrik]

Oops sorry your correct Greg , Downs Link .

 

[Greenbank]

Don't know about 'good' but the last time I did it the other way (Horsham to London) was at the end of a DIY200 Audax. It was 6pm-ish and I was just interested into getting back to SW15 as soon as possible. My route (going North) was:-

Horsham, Rusper, Newdigate, edge of Leigh, Betchworth (and up!), past Walton Heath Golf Club and then the A217 all the way to the turn off for Morden.

If you can find a route to Walton Heath then it's mainly downhill from there if you go South via Betchworth, etc.

What part of London are you starting from? Personally I don't mind the A24 out of London, it's one of the nicer exit routes being quite wide and not too busy (compared to something like the A3).

 

[Becs]

You may care to try the following or some variant:

• train ( Vic or Waterloo or Clapham Jnctn) to Epsom
• ride to Headley via Epsom Downs
• to Betchworth, Newdigate, Rusper, Horsham following unclassified roads that run more or less parallel to the A24

This is such a good route that I am tempted to do it myself; if you can make an earlish start I will be happy to have company before I peel off back to the N Downs.

ooh company could be good - as long as you don't mind me being a bit slow and asthmatic on inclines! I haven't got a definite plan with my mates yet but I don't mind starting earlish. . . . I'll keep you posted.

 

[gbs]

Becs, don't worry about pace - I am planning a longish ride on Saturday so a gentle start will be necessary. As for earlish, I had in mind leavng Epsom 0900 -1000. Any other punters?

 

[Becs]

Becs, don't worry about pace - I am planning a longish ride on Saturday so a gentle start will be necessary. As for earlish, I had in mind leavng Epsom 0900 -1000. Any other punters?

are you based in London? I've just been sent a route from central london, 40 miles ish. If not Epsom is fine by me - as long as my cold shifts and it's not p*ssing it down!

 

[gbs]

are you based in London? I've just been sent a route from central london, 40 miles ish. If not Epsom is fine by me - as long as my cold shifts and it's not p*ssing it down!

Yes, Fulham so I am v close to the logical/ natural Thames crossing at Putney Bridge. If you want to meet there or therabouts at 0900ish that is fine by me.

 

[dellzeqq]

Becs - you have e-mail....

 

[Becs]

Becs - you have e-mail....

I know, it was your route I was suggesting! Looks good to me, thank you Simon.

 

[gbs]

Becs, pl see yr PM box