peleparso Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 There are probably previous threads on this but my initial search turned up zero.Does anyone have any good tips on the quickest/shortest route on a bike from SE22 to the nearest bit of quiet/countryside area for a longer ride? I see the cyclists heading down from Crystal Palace but haven't had the chance to ask them about their preferred routes. I'm unlikely to join a club this year so if anyone has any tips please share.Thanks. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanW Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Cadence, the cycle-shop/cafe at the top of Anerley Hill do group cycles out to Biggin Hill (and beyond) on weekend mornings. You don't have to be a member. I don't even think they charge for the rides. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-769273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Details of the route of the Dulwich Paragon ride here:http://www.dulwichparagon.com/activites/rides/saturday-club-ride.html Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-769274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 or.. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/446427 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-769278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnMKing Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 http://www.strava.com/routes/661025Not sure if you'll be able to see the above link, but it's my route out to Box Hill. Another good route and possibly the quickest way to "countryside" is out to Addington and down Featherbed Lane (google it) from there you've got some nice rides just inside the M25 couple of nasty climbs coming out of Oxted to test the legs as well.Dulwich Paragon I think have their Saturday ride routes on their website too, I think. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-769282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeb Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 AnMKing - I can't access the route but I'd love to know a good way to Box Hill other than through Mitcham and Cheam etc. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-769295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
peleparso Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 That's really useful - thanks everyone for suggestions. Will try out asap. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-769341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1964 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I'd definitely recommend the Paragon ride. The countryside around Kenton and Down is very nice. And not that far to ride really. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-769345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnMKing Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 mikeb Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> AnMKing - I can't access the route but I'd love to> know a good way to Box Hill other than through> Mitcham and Cheam etc.Sorry Mike, pretty much my route. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-769375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsuissy Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 If you want to go out on your own then maybe head down to West Wickham. If you go via Sydenham and Beckenham its all quiet back roads and then some lovely countryside - and hills!If you fancy a nice leisurely ride one sunday morning let me knowJon Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-769502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbsy Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Completely agree with west wickham route...quiet country lanes within 20mins of east dulwich. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-770321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phobic3000 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Apologies if this route is in other links on this thread...I sometimes go through Dulwich village - up past toll road - down through penge to beckenham - right to west Wickham - left down coney hall - up then right to keston village to a pub called the fox for a quick drink then back again. It's about 20 miles roughly. You also have the option of continuing to Biggin hill - Tatsfield or heading to Downe from here. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-770329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phobic3000 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 And what's good about this route is that you can stop off at the crown and greyhound on the way back! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-770333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsuissy Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Or a cup of tea and a bit of cake at the Reptile zoo in Tatsfield!Jon Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-770337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phobic3000 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 http://www.beaverwaterworld.com Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-770365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsuissy Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thats the one - the lemon drizzle cake is worth the ride.Tea and cake for about ?2Jon Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-770396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brezzo Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Bobby, what sort of bike have you got that gets you to West Wickham in twenty minutes? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-770423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultraburner Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 GSX750R would do it:)For really good roads (guessing thats what you want; I ride mountainbike) I'd get the train from Honour oak to Dorking and do Leith/Holmbury/Pitch area. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-770531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamNicola Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Train direct to Eynsford from Peckham in just over half an hour. Skip the busy roads completely! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47382-shortest-route-to-the-countryside-on-a-bike/#findComment-770828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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