Approach to foot crossing over the railway
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Approach to foot crossing over the railway
Image: © Marathon Taken: 14 Aug 2013
A branch line along the Chipstead Valley from the Brighton Main Line was first projected in 1884. This scheme failed to take off. The line from Purley East Junction to Kingswood & Burgh Heath was eventually opened on 2nd November 1897 as a single track and this was doubled during 1899. The line finally reached Tattenham Corner on 4th June 1901 - Derby Day. The railway provides attractive views of Chipstead Valley and it is certainly one of the pleasantest rides within London Travelcard Zone 6, even though most of it is in Surrey. This foot crossing passes around the back gardens of houses in Forest Drive and then up the driveway of one to reach Forest Drive.
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Image Location
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