Box Hill, Surrey from Mickleham

Route overview

Suitable for riders looking for a short climb with gravel surfaces and moderate elevation gain.

A 2.1 km point-to-point route from Mickleham climbing 68 m on mainly gravel paths near Box Hill, Surrey.

Starting at Mickleham at 68 m elevation, the route climbs steadily for 2.1 km to a high point of 136 m near Flint Hill. The climb begins at 0.9 km lasting 1.2 km with an average gradient of 5.3% and a maximum of 6.6%. The surface is primarily gravel or unpaved (70%) with minor road (24%) and path (58%) segments. The route includes 60% climbing, 25% descending and 15% flat sections. There are no cafes, shops or water along the whole route. A bailout station is at Box Hill & Westhumble station 0.4 km off-route by 1006 m. Juniper Hill peak lies 154 m off-route at 0.8 km. Nearby peaks include White Hill at 0.9 km, Lodge Hill at 2 km (165 m high), and Flint Hill at 2.1 km (190 m high).

Highlights

• Climb starting at 0.9 km with 5.3% average gradient
• Juniper Hill peak near route at 0.8 km
• Lodge Hill and Flint Hill nearby at 2 km and 2.1 km

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

9 min

Best months

May to Sep — daily highs of 17–22 °C in those months

Know before you go

• Longest stretch without café, shop or water: 2.1 km
• 70% gravel or unpaved surface
• 1006 m off-route to bailout station at 0.4 km

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.