The easiest-rated stage on the official course, finding the start is often the most challenging aspect of this stage. Use Whats3Words ///proper.rounds.flap rather than the postcode. This shorter leg leaves the North Downs and heads north through woods, fields and quiet lanes. It is largely downhill with a long final stretch along along Ripley Lane into the village of Ripley
Finish is on the same footpath as the start of 20 - over Staple Lane from the car park
Parking
OK. Restricted parking in the NT car park and on the roads. BRING A MAP! GPS using the postcode does not direct you to the car park. Look for "Sheer Woodland" car park on Staple Lane.
Toilets
NONE. It’s the middle of a forest. Go before.
Hospital
Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford GU2 7XX
Stage starts on the green over the high street from the finish of 20 which is outside the British Legion.
Parking
GOOD. Plenty of parking around the green, and behind the British Legion club
Toilets
GOOD. At The Talbot on the High Street.
Hospital
St Peter's, Guildford Road, Chertsey KT16 0PZ
Driving directions
Google maps driving directions are only a guide. Please check notes on driving directions before embarking in your journey. The postcodes provided on your GPS are not always accurate.
Route Overview Video
Fastest Times
Stage records are difficult to calculate due to the differences in the course each year. These results are the fastest recorded times for each age category and distance run on each course route. Official stage records are assigned at the race directors discretion using knowledge of the courses run and are shown on stage maps.
* - Finish time denotes stage cut-off time. Most runners will finish before this time. If you are outside this time (or you miss the stage), we will record your time as the cutoff time. You are welcome to finish your stage and your result will be included. If you miss or fail to complete a stage, we will also record your team result with the cutoff, but your team will not be eligible for team prizes unless you have completed every stage.
† - Each stage is given a difficulty rating between 1 and 10 (with 10 being most difficult). The four mountain stages (4, 5, 16, 19) are the toughest and times in these count towards the Kings and Queens Of The Mountains awards.
