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Old Polhill Climb – Old Hill Road loop from Birkbeck

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
Greater London
London

Old Polhill Climb – Old Hill Road loop from Birkbeck

Moderate

4.0

(1)

105

riders

Old Polhill Climb – Old Hill Road loop from Birkbeck

02:03

45.9km

410m

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: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 69 m for 31 m

After 45.8 km for 31 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.79 km

Sunset View on Quiet Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

A long stretch of slight uphill, great for a sunset photo

Tip by

8.07 km

Hayes Common

Forest

3

14.6 km

Picnic Bench

Highlight • Rest Area

Great place to stop for some rest and some food!

Tip by

4

22.0 km

Old Polhill Climb

Highlight • Trail

Lovely hidden climb, mind the yellow gate on entry!

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5

31.2 km

Old Hill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short, sharp, one-way hill and descent headed North (pair with Church Road to bypass the Farnborough main road)

Tip by

32.5 km

Woodpiece

Forest

7

36.5 km

Cycle Lane into London

Highlight • Cycleway

Really well resurfaced road fast and furious roll back into Town from Kent

Tip by

8

38.1 km

Horses in Norman Park

Highlight • Natural

B

45.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

16.9 km

6.31 km

3.19 km

912 m

331 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.9 km

3.75 km

136 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 6 June

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9°C

0 %

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