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Scenic drives near Dorking

Discover the closest published Remapped drives to Dorking, England. Routes are ordered by their nearest point to the town centre and may start elsewhere. Distances to routes are approximate straight-line distances, not driving distances. Roads featured include A25, A2003, A246.

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17–175 milesRoute distances
32–277 minEstimated driving
5Circular routes

Short on time? Petworth to Petersfield on the A272 has the shortest estimated drive in this collection, at 32 minutes before stops.

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Surrey, England

Ranmore Common and the North Downs Loop

17 miles37 minCircular

Closest point on route: 0 miles from Dorking · straight-line distance

Climb from Dorking onto the wooded Ranmore ridge and make a compact circuit through the Effingham side of the North Downs. The return drops towards the A25 valley corridor.

Along the way
  • Ranmore Common
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Surrey, England

Ranmore Common, Leith Hill and Surrey Hills Loop

23 miles56 minCircular

Closest point on route: 0 miles from Dorking · straight-line distance

Cross the wooded North Downs around Ranmore Common, then follow the Surrey Hills lanes through Abinger and Coldharbour. The circuit links two distinct stretches of hill country, keeping woodland walks and the Leith Hill tower separate from navigation.

Along the way
  • Ranmore Common
  • Leith Hill countryside
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Surrey and West Sussex, England

Wey and Arun Country Roads: Surrey–Sussex Grand Loop

37 miles1 hr 30 minCircular

Closest point on route: 10 miles from Dorking · straight-line distance

Make a longer circuit south of Guildford, combining the Cranleigh roads and B2133 through Loxwood with the A283 return through Chiddingfold. A road-led Surrey–Sussex outing with enough contrast for a relaxed half-day including your own stops.

Along the way
  • Wey and Arun countryside
  • Petworth
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Hampshire and Sussex, England

The A272: Winchester to the Sussex Weald

78 miles2 hr 11 minPoint-to-point

Closest point on route: 15 miles from Dorking · straight-line distance

Make a full touring day of the A272 corridor, linking the Hampshire Downs with the wooded Sussex Weald. This extended road journey has several market-town pauses and distinctly different landscapes along its length.

Along the way
  • Hampshire Downs
  • Petworth
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Kent and East Sussex, England

B2026 Ashdown Forest Drive: Westerham to Maresfield

19 miles46 minPoint-to-point

Closest point on route: 17 miles from Dorking · straight-line distance

Follow the B2026 south from the North Downs through Edenbridge and Hartfield, then cross Ashdown Forest towards Maresfield. The progression from wooded slopes to open heath gives this direct drive its own character, without sightseeing spurs or an invented return loop.

Along the way
  • Ashdown Forest
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Kent, England

Sevenoaks, Chiddingstone and Penshurst Loop

26 miles58 minCircular

Closest point on route: 19 miles from Dorking · straight-line distance

Explore the wooded country south of Sevenoaks through the Four Elms and Chiddingstone area, returning by Penshurst and Hildenborough. The appeal is in the lanes and historic villages rather than long-distance progress.

Along the way
  • Chiddingstone
  • Penshurst
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West Sussex and Hampshire, England

Petworth to Petersfield on the A272

18 miles32 minPoint-to-point

Closest point on route: 21 miles from Dorking · straight-line distance

Follow a classic southern driving road west through the wooded and pastoral country around Midhurst and Rogate. The A272 supplies the changing bends and village approaches on this manageable point-to-point outing.

Along the way
  • Midhurst and Cowdray
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Kent and East Sussex, England

Kent and Sussex Coast and Weald Grand Tour

175 miles4 hr 37 minCircular

Closest point on route: 24 miles from Dorking · straight-line distance

Make an ambitious circuit linking the Kent coast, Romney Marsh, the Sussex cliffs and the Weald. This is a Remapped grand tour connecting documented scenic corridors, rather than a named official route.

Along the way
  • Dungeness and Romney Marsh
  • Beachy Head
  • The Weald
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Driving times exclude stops. Leave time for the views, check each route’s notes and make the journey your own.

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Frequently asked questions

About the drives in this collection.

Which drive passes closest to this location?

Ranmore Common and the North Downs Loop has the closest point on a route in this selection, approximately 0 miles from Dorking in a straight line. This is not the distance to the route start or a driving-distance estimate.

Which is the shortest drive in this collection?

Ranmore Common and the North Downs Loop is the shortest by route distance, at 17 miles, with an estimated driving time of 37 min. Allow extra time for stops and the journey to the route.

Which is the longest drive in this collection?

Kent and Sussex Coast and Weald Grand Tour is the longest by route distance, at 175 miles. Its estimated driving time is 4 hr 37 min, excluding stops and travel to the route.

Are there circular drives in this collection?

5 routes start and finish in the same place, including Ranmore Common and the North Downs Loop. Check the route map to find a convenient starting point.

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