WESTERHAM
WESTERHAM
Distances : 70kms and 85kms
The 70km and 85km distances use the same route out of London, leaving Balham towards Mitcham Common, skirting around Croydon then up to Shirley Hills before dropping down through Addington. We then begin a gentle ascent via Featherbed Lane to The Ridge – the high point of our ride with a fantastic view south. We then descend to Pilgrims Way, with a brief ride past the vineyards enroute to Westerham for our coffee stop.
It is at this point that the 85km distance ride heads slightly further east before climbing Ide Hill, turning at Puddledock Lane, then past Hosey Common and down in to Westerham where we all meet.
We head back by returning up to the top of The Ridge, then westwards via Woldingham, through the lanes towards Chelsam and Farleigh Common. Re-entering the suburbs at Selsdon followed by a nice downhill run to South Croydon. West over The Purley Way in the direction of Wallington with the last stretch taking us through Hackbridge, Mitcham, across Tooting Common and back to Balham.