THE PULBOROUGH CENTURY

Inspired by a very early reference to a visit to Pulbourough by BCC as far back as 1899. The ride takes us in a south westerly direction down through Surrey and into the quiet lanes of West Sussex. The route does a figure-of-eight at Capel and then at Wisborough Green, the main coffee stop comes just before the halfway point, at Petworth.

You’ll note the deliberate mistake…the route doesn’t actually go to Pulborough! In 1899 they didn’t have to be concerned about the fast moving traffic on A-roads so our stop is the nearby and picturesque town of Petworth instead. We’ll continue to investigate what made Pulborough such a draw, back at the turn of the twentieth century!

Distances.
The full route is – 169 km / 105 m
Shorter Option – 93 km / 57 m
You can ride from Petworth to Pulborough and jump on the train home
You can also consider riding as far as Wisborough Green, then pick up the return route back to Balham. shortening the ride to 153 km / 95m

Route Notes.
Take care when crossing the A24 (dual carriageway) before and after Capel. km 39 and 122.
After the stop in Petworth, take care on the short stretch of the A272. km 81.
We briefly ride up the A23 after Merstham before turning off on to Harps Oaks Lane. km 147.

Petworth to Pulborough section.
Take care on the stretch of A283 after Fittleworth to Pulborough.

Stops, Shops and Cafes:
Rudgwick - The Milk Churn.
Petworth – The Hungry Guest Deli, just off the route on Middle Street, very close to a second option Tiffins Tea Room on the High Street. Public loos also available in Petworth.
Wisborough Green – Old Mill Cafe.
Shops: Newdigate, Capel & Rudgwick.

The Pulborough Century Full Strava Route.

The Pulborough Century 2021 100kms Route.