 Departing Bentley from the Bordon bay platform (created by extending the down platform then separated from the main line platform by iron railings), services would proceed on the main down line in the direction of Alton for 17 chains before reaching the junction for Bordon at which stood the Bentley signal box.The line to Bordon branched off to the south here, climbing up towards Kingsley of 1 in 156.After 1 mile 10 chains it reached Blacknest Road level crossing, an ungated crossing which was protected by cattle grids.