Author: Bill (ID: 17834) Posted: 2013-10-08 22:50 GMT+00:00 Mileage: 60.46 km
Tags: Biking
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A cycle ride along the old Guildford - Horsham branch line that closed in 1965
Google Translation A cycle ride along the old Guildford - Horsham branch line that closed in 1965
Guildford Station
The starting point of my cycle ride, having just got off the train I now head for the Wey Navigation.
Google Translation The starting point of my cycle ride, having just got off the train I now head for the Wey Navigation.
Wey Navigation
At this point I leave the river and join the disused spur to the London - Portsmouth mainline.
Google Translation At this point I leave the river and join the disused spur to the London - Portsmouth mainline.
The disused Spur Line
This short spur leads me to the site of Peasmarsh Junction.
Google Translation This short spur leads me to the site of Peasmarsh Junction.
The site of Peasmarsh Junction.
This is the point where the former branch line to Horsham commences.
Google Translation This is the point where the former branch line to Horsham commences.
Track remains.
Just a few feet of track are left in situ, note the tree growing through it.
Google Translation Just a few feet of track are left in situ, note the tree growing through it.
Track remains.
This spot marks the point of the foot crossing for the signal man.
Google Translation This spot marks the point of the foot crossing for the signal man.
Bridge over the Wey Navigation
This bridge was replaced just a few years before the line closed. It was removed soon after closure and has since been replaced with a pedestrian version!
Google Translation This bridge was replaced just a few years before the line closed. It was removed soon after closure and has since been replaced with a pedestrian version!
Wey Navigation Bridge
Looking towards Bramley and Wonersh.
Google Translation Looking towards Bramley and Wonersh.
Bramley and Wonnersh Station
Looking through the station towards Cranleigh.
Google Translation Looking through the station towards Cranleigh.
Station Sign.
The signs here are orignal fixtures.
Google Translation The signs here are orignal fixtures.
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Site of the former road crossing
The sign is original, but the crossing gates are replicas.
Google Translation The sign is original, but the crossing gates are replicas.
Post Box
This is all that remains of the original station building.
Google Translation This is all that remains of the original station building.
Looking back towards Guildford
The platform shelter isn't original, but is very similar to the original one standing on the same spot.
Google Translation The platform shelter isn't original, but is very similar to the original one standing on the same spot.
Having passed Cranleigh, well on the way to Baynards.
Google Translation Having passed Cranleigh, well on the way to Baynards.
Disaster strikes!!
Why is it always the back wheel??
Google Translation Why is it always the back wheel??
Baynards Station sign
Once again, an original fixture. The station is private property.
Google Translation Once again, an original fixture. The station is private property.
The site of the former railway crossing.
Looking towards Horsham
Google Translation Looking towards Horsham
Looking back at Baynards Station.
Google Translation Looking back at Baynards Station.
Baynards Station is beyond the bridge. The cutting leading to the tunnel has been in filled.
Google Translation Baynards Station is beyond the bridge. The cutting leading to the tunnel has been in filled.
The Horsham side of Baynards Tunnel.
Site of Rudgwick Station
The station used to be just beyond the bridge, looking back towards Baynards.
Google Translation The station used to be just beyond the bridge, looking back towards Baynards.
The twin bridge over the River Arun
Looking towards Rudgwick.
Google Translation Looking towards Rudgwick.
Looking towards Rudgwick.
Looking towards Slinfold.
Google Translation Looking towards Slinfold.
Christ's Hospital Station
Largely unmanned except for weekday mornings.
Google Translation Largely unmanned except for weekday mornings.
London bound train passing the former junction.
Google Translation London bound train passing the former junction.
South bound train.
Google Translation South bound train.
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Heading back towards Slinfold.
Just beyond Rudgwick
Heading back towards Cranleigh
Site of Peasmarsh Junction.
The bases of the two P.W. huts are clearly visible.
Google Translation The bases of the two P.W. huts are clearly visible.