View from Newlands Corner

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 busy road and cars/vans here have very, very little patience and consideration for cyclists slogging up the hill and overtake often with inches to spare in their rush to get home. Not a problem going downhill because of the difference in speed. Worst place I've found around Guildford for evening rush hour drivers. Even the A3 is better (because it is usually very slow by then).

The Plucky Pheasant is a nice food/coffee stop if you're coming from London

Newlands Corner is a well-known hill on the North Downs chalk ridge in the Surrey Hills with impressive views over the Vale of Holmesdale and the Weald.The A25 up to Newlands Corner is not usually an enjoyable climb due to the volume of traffic but its a very different experience if the roads are closed (as were for the Prudential Ride London 100).