Boundary Ride #7 Cheam to Whyteleafe, Lavender Fields and Battle of Britain Trails
Cheam to Whyteleafe, Lavender Fields and Battle of Britain Trails
Ride Level: Green - Easy
Gravel/CX MTB | GPX Route & Ride Guide | Gravel, Single Track, Cycle Paths and roads | 22 km / 14 miles
A 22 km gravel adventure in South London, linking lavender fields, chalk valleys and Second World War aviation history.
Ride from Cheam to Whyteleafe via Mayfield Lavender Farm, the quiet trails of Happy Valley, the medieval Ladder to Purgatory wall painting, and the historic perimeter tracks of RAF Kenley Aerodrome.
Expect rolling climbs, open views and a strong off-road character.
- GPX route file
- Ride notes and highlights
- Café and station tips
- Ideal as a half-day adventure
Part of the Boundary Rides series — easy, train-accessible gravel adventures exploring the outer edges of London through nature, history, and hidden beauty.
What are Boundary Rides
A series of easy-going adventures exploring the edge of London, one gravel path at a time. Each route covers 20 to 40 kilometres, starting and finishing at railway stations within TfL’s Zone 6, and each one links together the hidden corners, green spaces, and unexpected stories that make London’s outer limits so fascinating.
Start and End Points
Start: Cheam
Finish: Whyteleafe
Ride Details
- Distance: 22 km | 14 miles
- Climb: 340 m | 1100 ft
- Percentage off-road: 60%
- Trail surface: Gravel | Cycle Paths | Single Track | Minor Roads
- Technical Grade: Green - Easy
- Mudometer - Combination gravel paths, cycle tracks and tarmac - best when drier
Is this ride for me?
Easy (20-40 km)
Expect a gentle ride ridden at an easy pace.
With few or no hills on well-maintained gravel paths, bike lanes and shared-use paths. these rides are suitable for riders who can pedal for about an hour without stopping.
Suitable for off road bikes or in summer hybrid fitted with all terrain tyres.
Read more about our grades here
Is my bike OK for this ride?
This route can be completed on any bike.