Three Bridges to Polegate Route 21

A chance to experience route 21 from Three Bridges station to Polegate via East Grinstead, Forest Row, Eridge and Heathfield and take in some new scenery, 43 Miles.
This is down as an enthusiast ride due to the travel required but it is not a difficult ride, it is all on route 21 , mostly on good railway trails with only 2225 ft of climb. Provisional start time 10:05
Section 1 11.4 mls on the Worth and Forest Ways to Tablehurst farm cafe for 11's , 400ft climb
Section 2 9.3 mls on the Forest Way to Eridge and the Huntsman pub for Lunch 275 ft climb
Section 3 12.2mls to Heathfield and an afternoon tea stop time permitting at the Pink Cabbage. Hilly see ride profile. 1400ft climb
Section 4 10.9 mls Heathfield to Polegate Station on the Cuckoo trail. Downhill 550ft

Komoot Route
Trains
From the Angmering direction you have to change trains at Burgess Hill or Haywards Heath. 10:00 arrival.
Return from Polegate Direct trains every half hour to Brighton but you can’t take a train west from Brighton between 4 and 7pm due to cycle policy but you can via hove or Preston park.

Please ensure that your bike is roadworthy and you bring with you sufficient equipment and spares to repair any punctures.

All participants are ultimately responsible for their own safety and getting home if bike cannot be repaired roadside. The first aid provisions are no different from if they were riding on their own or informally with friends.