Pewley Down Viewpoint – View of Shere loop from Shalford

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Pewley Down Viewpoint – View of Shere loop from Shalford

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Pewley Down Viewpoint – View of Shere loop from Shalford

02:44

33.1km

450m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 830 m for 36 m

After 32.3 km for 36 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.39 km

Shalford Water Meadows

Nature Reserve

3.06 km

Pewley Down Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

In the early 20th century, Pewley Down was at risk of being turned into a housing development. Now a Local Nature Reserve it was saved from destruction by Friary, Holroyd …

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6.04 km

View of the South Downs from Newlands Corner

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lovely opening with great views to the South from Newlands Corner

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7.47 km

Optohedron Sculpture and View of Surrey Hills

Highlight • Monument

The Optothedron is an eye-catching and pleasant surprise to stumble across as you make your way along this woodland trail deep in the Surrey Hills AONB.

The sculpture was created …

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9.08 km

View of Shere

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Shere is a beautiful village that is well worth a stop on your rides if you are connecting up Peaslake and the north downs.

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12.3 km

Steep Descent to Meadow in Surrey Hills National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good fun coming down. Crazy steep at the top, it flattens out a little after a fallen tree and fence. Quite overgrown at the bottom (mid May) with some nettles and brambles but still passable.

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19.2 km

Ruins

21.1 km

WWII Canadian Concrete Reservoir

Highlight • Monument

Apparently built by the Canadians in preparation for D Day

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23.6 km

West Hanger Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Less muddy, quieter and more scenic diversion off the main path between Newlands Corner and West Hanger. If coming from the Newlands side just turn right at the Nature Reserve …

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26.5 km

View from Newlands Corner

Highlight • Rest Area

I would certainly not recommend riding any of the roads up to Newlands Corner (especially the A25 from Dorking / Shere) during the evening rush hour. It is a very …

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