Guildford Castle and Gardens – Shere Village Centre loop from Guildford

Guildford Castle and Gardens – Shere Village Centre loop from Guildford

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Guildford Castle and Gardens – Shere Village Centre loop from Guildford

02:02

45.7km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 953 m for 132 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.02 km

Guildford Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

William the Conqueror is well known for demolishing castles but he built some too, apparently including this little known highlight of Guildford, tucked out of sight just off the High Street.

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7.89 km

Shere Village Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Famously used as the English setting in the classic romcom The Holiday, Shere is considered by many to be Surrey's prettiest village. Nestled on the River Tillingbourne, its idyllic country …

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15.8 km

Raikes Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Quiet little lane that links the road from Holmbury St Mary to White Down. The southern end has a short, very narrow steep climb that needs care when descending whereas …

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19.0 km

St Mary's Church, Holmbury St Mary

Highlight • Settlement

Built on a prominent hillside at the heart of the village that was created at the same time, St Mary's was designed, built and given to the parish by the …

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19.6 km

The food here is great - sausage/bacon in a bun, assorted cakes and much more. Coffee is also great and cold drinks are available. You can sit outside or shelter from the rain on the sofa in the barn.

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