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Rykas Cafe
Iconic biker and cyclist cafe at the foot of Box Hill in Surrey, a must-stop gathering point on one of England's most famous riding roads.
6 km · about 10 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Ashtead works well as a base: 10 minutes from Fetcham, 20km from Crystal Palace Circuit.
Ashtead is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 13,494, it is an important destination in Europe.
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Ashtead is a village in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England, approximately 16 miles (26 kilometres) south of central London. Ashtead is on the single-carriageway A24 between Epsom and Leatherhead. The village is on the northern slopes of the North Downs and is in the catchment area of The Rye, a tributary ofRead more
the River Mole.
The earliest archaeological evidence for human activity in the village is from the Stone Age. At several points in its history, including during the early Roman period, Ashtead has been a centre for brick and tile manufacture. From medieval times until the late 19th century, Ashtead was primarily an agricultural settlement. Residential development was catalysed by the opening of the railway line between Epsom and Leatherhead in 1859 and by the breakup of the Ashtead Park estate in the 1880s. Housebuilding continued into the 20th century, reaching a peak in the 1930s. Future expansion is now constrained by the Metropolitan Green Belt, which encircles the village.
There are two nature reserves in the village: Ashtead Common, to the north west of the centre, forms part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is owned by the Corporation of London; Ashtead Park, to the east of the centre is a Local Nature Reserve owned by the District Council.
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Ashtead is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3087 latitude, -0.2997 longitude.
Ashtead has a population of approximately 13,494 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Iconic biker and cyclist cafe at the foot of Box Hill in Surrey, a must-stop gathering point on one of England's most famous riding roads.
6 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
The hilltop cafe at the summit of Box Hill offering sweeping views across the Surrey Hills, a classic destination for drivers and cyclists alike.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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A popular roadside cafe at the base of the Box Hill zig-zag road, serving as the unofficial meeting point for the Surrey biker community.
6 km · about 10 min drive
museum
The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, featuring the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit from 1907.
12 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
The world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, opened 1907, where surviving sections of the towering concrete Members' Banking rear up out of the Surrey woodland. The museum holds racing cars and aircraft on the original site.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Thrill-focused theme park near London catering to older children and adults with intense roller coasters.
18 km · about 20 min drive
historic highway
A parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Home to pioneering scientific achievements including Stephenson's Rocket and the Apollo 10 command module.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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