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The Faceless Rider of Chilworth

Between Rices Corner and Percy Arms, Chilworth, Surrey Apparition Unknown

Chilworth's sleepy roads can be unsettling at the best of times, but one stretch in particular has earned a reputation for being downright eerie. It's here, between Rices Corner and Percy Arms, that a cyclist reported a harrowing encounter in the early hours of the morning back in 1960. As he pedalled home from work, he noticed another rider on a bike a short distance behind him. The second cyclist eventually caught up, and the witness called out when he realised the man had no lights on. But it was what happened next that would stay with him forever - the figure on the second bike turned his head, and the witness was shocked to see that the rider had no face, just a blurry area where features should have been.

This peculiar sighting has been the subject of local fascination for decades, with many wondering what could have caused such a bizarre apparition. While there's no concrete evidence to explain the Faceless Rider, the fact that this account has endured for so long suggests that it was a genuinely unsettling experience for the witness. The incident is often cited as an example of a 'ghost sighting' in the area, although there's no indication that the cyclist was in any way harmed or threatened. The fact that the encounter took place on a rural road in the early hours of the morning may have contributed to the sense of unease that pervades this account.

Historical Context

The encounter took place in 1960, but there's no further information on the historical context of the location.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
1960
Postcode Area
GU4

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