Crossing the Surrey Hills: Bognor to Chertsey

After being delayed by storms and hospital appointments, I finally managed to get away for another winter ride! Today was a 59-mile journey from Bognor Regis up to Chertsey. It was a surprisingly frosty start, but the sun came out to give some stunning views over Bury Hill and the Surrey Hills. I took a scenic route through Fittleworth, Kirdford, and Dunsfold (past the old Top Gear track), eventually skirting around Guildford and passing the impressive McLaren Technology Centre. I’ve pitched up at the Chertsey Camping and Caravanning Club Site, which has only just reopened after being flooded!

Today’s Ride Distance: 59 Miles.
Route: Bognor Regis to Chertsey via Berry Hill, Fittleworth, Kirdford, Dunsfold, and Guildford. Highlight: Finding a fantastic French-style bakery in Kirdford for a mid-ride coffee.

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DCM Journey & Awareness As many of you know, I live with Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM). Today was a reminder of how much post-surgery recovery is a game of managing energy and symptoms. The cold weather really affects my hand dexterity, making it tricky to use my phone or adjust my gear on the go. I also found myself avoiding some of the steeper, busier hills in Guildford [18:35]—it’s much safer to take the Ring Road when my coordination isn’t 100%. Managing the “camping faff” at the end of a long day is always the final hurdle, but the hot showers here at Chertsey are a lifesaver!

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Video Chapters:
00:00 – Morning Departure: Finally getting away after storm delays
01:50 – Frosty Fields: Crossing from Felpham to Barnham in the early chill
04:30 – Sunrise Views: Taking in the red sky and the frost on the ground
05:45 – Berry Hill: The obligatory photo stop and a chilly descent
08:10 – Route Change: Heading towards Petworth and Fittleworth
09:10 – Special Shoutout: Sending well wishes to Alice
10:30 – Village Life: Passing through Fittleworth and reminiscing about old pubs
13:35 – Kirdford Break: Finding a brilliant bakery and coffee shop
15:10 – Dunsfold: Passing near the Top Gear test track
16:15 – Surrey Hills: A bit of a detour and a steep climb over the hills
18:10 – Guildford: Navigating the Ring Road to avoid the steep town centre hills
20:05 – McLaren Tech Centre: Catching a glimpse of the famous facility
21:35 – Chertsey Arrival: Entering town and finding the campsite
23:30 – Camped Up: 59 miles done and settling in for a beef casserole supper

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