Cycling in Guildford

The biggest Guildford train operator co-run their Guildford (main) station's self-service folding Brompton Bicycle hire scheme. The Christmas Pie Trail is a leisure cycle route running from the northwest edge of Guildford (Applegarth Avenue) to the east side of Farnham (Shepherd & Flock roundabout). The route is 8.5 miles long. It runs along country paths, mostly surfaced and some quiet lanes. There is a busy road to cross toward the Farnham end. The route has signs that incorporate a Christmas pudding logo. Surrey Cycle Guide map 4 covers the route.

The Downs Link is a traffic-free trail linking Artington (2 miles south of Guildford) with Shoreham-by-sea. It follows the line of a disused railway and as such makes for easy and safe cycling. The whole length is about 37 miles but can be cycled in sections and is particularly well suited to families. There is a signed link to it (following National Cycle Route 22) from Guildford town centre.

There are now several good trafficfree routes in the area, and Guildford is on the National Cycle Network’s Route 22, which will eventually link Portsmouth with London.