This variation acts as an all-weather alternative to the challenging Spoke 5 var Stane Street. Since it follows the River Mole through the North Downs energies are conserved for the ascent of Box Hill Loop or Ranmore Common Arc 7.
When on Spoke 5 var Stane Street this route starts at the byway crossroads 4 S of Crampshaw Lane Ashtead. R for an off-road descent, crossing M25 5 and then A24 (with care); L at roundabout to Leatherhead town centre 5.7; L and soon pick up a roadside cycle track beside the A24 trunk road 6.1. This dates from 1938, and one of the best examples of the early protected cycleways of 1934-40, even though it is not as wide or well-maintained now. At 7.7 either cross A24 L for Mickleham village, up and over to be reunited with Stane Street var and Arc 7 at Juniper Hall, just before the turn L for the Box Hill Zigzag, or continue on the cycleway direct to Arc 7 at Westhumble St 9.2 for Boxhill and West Humble and shortly Denbies vineyard where Arc 7 and Spin-off 7 part company.