The starting point of my cycle ride, having just got off the train I now   head for the Wey Navigation.
At this point I leave the river and join the disused spur to the London - Portsmouth mainline.
This short spur leads me to the site of Peasmarsh Junction.
This is the point where the former branch line to Horsham commences.
Just a few feet of track are left in situ, note the tree growing through it.
This spot marks the point of the foot crossing for the signal man.
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!
Looking towards Bramley and Wonersh.
Looking through the station towards Cranleigh.
The signs here are orignal fixtures.
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The sign is original, but the crossing gates are replicas.
This is all that remains of the original station building.
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.
Why is it always the back wheel??
Once again, an original fixture. The station is private property.
The site of the former railway crossing.
Looking towards Horsham
Looking back at Baynards Station.
Baynards Station is beyond the bridge. The cutting leading to the tunnel has been in filled.
The Horsham side of Baynards Tunnel.
The station used to be just beyond the bridge, looking back towards Baynards.
The twin bridge over the River Arun
Looking towards Rudgwick.
Looking towards Rudgwick.
Looking towards Slinfold.
Largely unmanned except for weekday mornings.
London bound train passing the former junction.
South bound train.
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Heading back towards Slinfold.
Just beyond Rudgwick
Heading back towards Cranleigh
The bases of the two P.W. huts are clearly visible.
Guildford - Horsham - Guildford
Bill
Author: Bill (ID: 17834)
Posted: 2013-10-08 22:50 GMT+00:00
Mileage: 60.46 km
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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.
Wey Navigation
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.
The site of Peasmarsh Junction.
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.
Track remains.
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!
Wey Navigation Bridge
Looking towards Bramley and Wonersh.
Bramley and Wonnersh Station
Looking through the station towards Cranleigh.
Station Sign.
The signs here are orignal fixtures.
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DSCF0861
Site of the former road crossing
The sign is original, but the crossing gates are replicas.
Post Box
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.
Having passed Cranleigh, well on the way to Baynards.
Disaster strikes!!
Why is it always the back wheel??
Baynards Station sign
Once again, an original fixture. The station is private property.
The site of the former railway crossing.
Looking towards Horsham
Looking back at Baynards Station.
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.
The twin bridge over the River Arun
Looking towards Rudgwick.
Looking towards Rudgwick.
Looking towards Slinfold.
Christ's Hospital Station
Largely unmanned except for weekday mornings.
London bound train passing the former junction.
South bound train.
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DSCF0890
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.
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