London to Portsmouth

[Trek92]

Hi everyone,

Cycling down to Portsmouth from Tooting, London in 2 weeks. Does anyone have any recommended routes?

We are planning on doing this route in a day on roadbikes and looking for a few pretty places to stop along the day (a nice pub lunch!).

Are there some places you would avoid? I've seen a few comments on the A272 and the A286 (narrow and poor sight lines) however it's all a little outdated.

Any help is appreciated!

[mercalia]

not sure you have many options all main roads?
I would get a train myself atleast some of the way

[bertgrower]

I enjoy working out routes

https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4609084

This route is 89 miles from Tooting Broadway Underground Station to Old Portsmouth.
I have tried to
Quite way out of London
Keep to the lanes as much as possible
SO at major roads if possible if not right left
Avoid Haselmere
I think I have ridden most of route but over the last 40 years but not all in one go.
Pubs between 40 and 60 miles there are pleanty of pubs
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Bri ... -0.7390451
It is not flat"

I hope this helps.