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As an addendum to the Brighton-and-back idea, I can recommend maybe going/coming back via Eastbourne. I did round trip to Eastbourne last weekend, and discovered (a) where the Ashdown Forest is, and that (b) inland of Eastbourne is a lot flatter than inland of Brighton, because it's on the Eastern extent of the South Downs. (It's still a lumpy ride, mind.) The B2026 from Westerham, through Edenbridge, Hartfield and Maresfield is a very pleasant road and it's easy enough to navigate to Eastbourne avoiding the A22 from there.
Hi, I am planning a 4 days loop south of London for this coming weekend (Friday's off)
If anyone has got any idea it's more than welcome. Cycling with the missus so 60-80km/day will be the target roughly.