simonhill wrote:It might help if you say: what bikes; rough speed (a day or two?); what sort of roads; how you want to navigate; happy to use trains or tube; etc
I've ridden much of that area on day rides, but it's been slow progress as I use 1:50,00 OS maps and lots of stopping to check. The less stopping normally means bigger roads, which are the most direct route.
You can borrow OS maps from your local library to save buying.
Hi Simon
We will be riding a mixture of road and mountain bikes, will be doing the trip into London over two days (with train trip back) and, like you, will use maps and frequent check stops.
Thanks to everyone who has commented so far - some REALLY helpful stuff here!
Alan