ホワイトリーフの天然記念物・トップ10

The very modern monument we encounter here was erected to mark the turn of the millennium, from the end of the 20th century to the 21st century. Nevertheless, its formal language draws on ancient models that take us far back into the past, several millennia before Christ.

Great to do when it’s been wet as mostly on very quiet roads/tarmac. A good short walk with great views

Like parts of the route 21 around here, it’s a bit tricky for a road bike tour (steep and gravelly), but I’d love to return to come mountain/gravel biking with the kids. As you rejoin the road, this is a beautiful peaceful spot with seats if you don’t mind the M25 below 😄

The stones were not visitable when I went yesterday (Monday, around 3 pm). Gates, a distance away, were locked, by the main sign, couldn't see a way in. Google says it's "open 24 hours", but it isn't!

The Millenium Stones were installed between 1998 and 1999 to mark the double millenium between 1AD and 2000AD. Look closely at the stones as each is engraved with a quotation from each of the 200 years in that time period.

It was here, under this oak tree, that William Pitt the Younger met with William Wilberforce and began the process of abolishing the slave trade in 1787. The tree that stands is actually a replacement, and the original dead trunk lies next to it.

On top of Gravelly Hill is a fantastic view point looking south towards the High Weald AONB. This is a wonderful green space, with plenty of benches, open grass and lined by trees. As you look out from the viewpoint, you're looking across ancient land with earthworks, motte & bailey castles, hillforts and Roman Roads. The perfect view for a sandwich stop.

Carshalton Park divides the suburbs of London from the start of the Surrey hills. The Hog pit is an unusual feature in a local park and worth a small break when travelling out of London towards the South Coast through Surrey or Sussex. An excellent traditional village bakery and coffee shop (The Bakery, corner of Beeches Avenue and Crichton Road, SM5 3LF) is 5 mins cycle South of this location, often with a queue around the corner indicating its popularity.