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Willow Court, Skipton Way, HORLEY, RH6 8LU

23 December 2013 saw substantial rainfall in East Surrey as a major storm crossed Southern England. The result was some of the worst flooding in the area for many years taking place on Christmas Eve, particularly around Horley where the clay soil, already saturated from rain a few days earlier, was unable to absorb extra water, resulting in the various streams in the area overflowing, along with the River Mole, with areas close to the river further downstream, such as at Brockham, Pixham, Burford Bridge and Leatherhead, also being successively inundated. All roads between Reigate/Redhill and Horley were blocked by flood water. This is the A23 Bonehurst Road in Horley the following day, where it crosses the Burstow Stream (the bridge in the centre of the photo). The waters here have receded significantly since the previous day, Christmas Eve, when at around 4.00 the whole road was flooded up to beyond the bollard opposite the bus stop, and water could be seen pouring onto the road alongside the bridge parapet, with even the raised centre of the road being flooded to a depth of at least a foot.

Bonehurst Bridge, the viewpoint, carries the A23.

23 December 2013 saw substantial rainfall in East Surrey as a major storm crossed Southern England. The result was some of the worst flooding in the area for many years taking place on Christmas Eve, particularly around Horley where the clay soil, already saturated from rain a few days earlier, was unable to absorb extra water, resulting in the various streams in the area overflowing, along with the River Mole, with areas close to the river further downstream, such as at Brockham, Pixham, Burford Bridge and Leatherhead, also being successively inundated. All roads between Reigate/Redhill and Horley were blocked by flood water. This is the A23 Bonehurst Road in Horley the following day, where it crosses the Burstow Stream (see Image for closer view). The waters here have receded significantly since the previous day, Christmas Eve, when at around 4.00 the whole road was flooded up to beyond the cars parked in the distance, and water could be seen pouring onto the road alongside the parapet of the bridge over the stream, with even the raised centre of the road being flooded to a depth of at least a foot.

Looking north, with Bonehurst Bridge over the Burstow Stream ahead, the brick parapet shows on the right.

Originally called Cambridge Lodge, it was built in 1850 by George, 2nd Duke of Cambridge, occupying the site of the former Kings Head public house. It is now a hotel. Primarily due to its historic connections it is grade II listed - see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1028996.

One of many hotels in this area which cater for people travelling via Gatwick Airport.

The train is approaching a footpath crossing point on its way to Gatwick Airport.

A footpath crossing the busy railway line serving Gatwick airport. Apart from frequent trains in both directions, the live rails in the track add an extra hazard for pedestrians.