After walking along the track bed for a short time, the disused Hayne Wood Tunnel looms out of vegetation; it is quite a sight to behold. At 94 yards in length, the tunnel has been fortunate in escaping being blocked up, which very much adds to the interest. The tunnel floor was flooded on this day, but it is still possible to walk through the tunnel if one is feeling bold. Alternatively, the footpath ascends on the left-hand side. © David Glasspool
The footpath ascends to a height which allows an interesting side-on view of the tunnel portal, showing the railway cutting to good effect. Continuing along the footpath eventually allows the other tunnel portal to be viewed. © David Glasspool
The pictorial now returns to the station, looking at the main line platforms in particular. This westward view shows the remaining Mock Tudor station building on the "up" platform, complete with canopy, and the lattice footbridge, now devoid of roof. The simple triangular canopy design seen here is the same as that which was used on the triangular surface with the branch line platforms, and that which could once be found on the "down" platform. © David Glasspool
The characterful station building of the main line ''up'' platform is now the only one of its kind, demolitions having occurred to the example on the former ''up'' branch platform and that once at Nutfield. The ticket office is open until 13:00 each day, and unlike those other part-time ticket office buildings, the building has managed to avoid boarded up windows. © David Glasspool
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