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Box Hill, Surrey from Mickleham

Mickleham, United KingdomRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

2 km
Distance
68 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
68 m
Distance
2 km
Elevation (m)02550751001251500 km0.5 km1 km1.5 km2 kmHighest point136 m at 2.1 kmStart0 kmFinish2 km

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

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—0.9 km1.2 km64 m5.3 %6.6 %136 m

High point 136 m at 2.1 km; low point 68 m. Passes beneath Juniper Hill, White Hill, Lodge Hill.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
58% path · 24% minor road
Surface
25% paved · 70% gravel or unpaved
Gradient
60% climbing · 25% descending · 15% flat
Steep sections
0.9 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 6.4% at 1.2 km

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Need to bail out?

  • 0.4 km — Box Hill & Westhumble (station), 1.0 km off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 0.8 km — Juniper Hill (peak)

Stay after this ride

  • Burford Bridge Hotel · hotel · 990 m from the finish
  • The Vineyard hotel · guest house · 2.0 km from the finish
  • Travelodge Dorking · hotel · 2.2 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
9 min

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.