This guidebook covers 20 mountain biking routes set throughout the length and breadth of the North Downs, from Farnham in the west to Dover in the east, as well as a route along the Downs Link, which joins the North Downs Way with the South Downs Way. They range from 18.5km to 59km in length and up to 90% off road. The routes, illustrated with OS map extracts and height profiles, are graded for difficulty (blue, red and black) and are suitable for mountain bikers with at least some experience and a reasonable degree of fitness. The guide gives practical information on recommended gear, preparation and safety, as well as details of accommodation and local bike shops.
Mục lục
Emergencies
Map key
Overview map
Introduction
About the routes in this guide
Centres
Getting there and getting around
When to go
Safety
Equipment
Tools and maintenance
Navigation
Hydration
Food
Rights of way and other users
Waymarking
Maps
Using this guide
Routes around Guildford
Route 1 Puttenham Common loop
Route 2 St Martha’s Hill-Abinger loop
Routes around Dorking
Route 3 Hackhurst Downs-Polesden Lacey loop
Route 4 Gomshall-Westhumble loop
Route 5 Leith Hill and Holmbury Hill loop
Route 6 Surrey Hills Grand Traverse
Routes around Reigate and Redhill
Route 7 Oxted and Bletchingley loop
Route 8 Box Hill-Banstead Heath loop
Route 9 Warlingham-Biggin Hill loop
Routes around Maidstone and the Medway Valley
Route 10 Oldbury Hill and Mereworth Woods
Route 11 Meopham-Wrotham loop
Route 12 Bearsted, Detling Hill and Blue Bell Hill
Routes around Ashford
Route 13 Bilsington and Faggs Wood loop
Route 14 Wye Downs loop
Routes around Canterbury
Route 15 Chartham Downs loop
Route 16 Chilham and King’s Wood loop
Route 17 Rough Common-Blean Wood loop
Routes around Elham and Temple Ewell
Route 18 Elham Valley loop
Route 19 Alkham-Barham Downs loop
Route 20 Temple Ewell loop
The Downs Link
Appendices
Appendix A: Camping and accommodation
Appendix B: Bike shops/bike hire/bike mechanics
Appendix C: Useful contacts
Giới thiệu về tác giả
Since moving to Scotland from the south of England in 2006, Peter has developed a passion for the Hebrides. He lives at Rhenigidale on the Isle of Harris with his wife, Fiona, and their Labradors, Dougal and Mara.
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