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Location notes
An idyllic country scene set in Norfolk. The location itself is a road bridge over the single track section of the Norwich - Great Yarmouth section between Brundall and Lingwood.
Railway type and traffic
Hourly service between Norwich and Great Yarmouth. Services depart Brundall for Great Yarmouth at xx:46 and depart Lingwood for Norwich at xx:32. It is a 4/5 minute run between Brundall and Lingwood either direction.
During the summer season, one run of the Great Yarmouth drags is guaranteed to pass Cockoo Lane, 1V26 Norwich - Great Yarmouth. The return ECS 5V26 Great Yarmouth - Norwich Crown Point is booked via this route, but frequently runs via Reedham, so mobile internet access is advised to make sure your not waiting about for nothing. If it does run via Reedham, it can be heard, so you know when to leave.
Going on the RHTT 2008 workings, 3W89 Norwich - Acle and 3W90 Acle - Norwich are due at Cuckoo Lane approximatly 10:42 and 11:05 respectivly.
During the summer season, one run of the Great Yarmouth drags is guaranteed to pass Cockoo Lane, 1V26 Norwich - Great Yarmouth. The return ECS 5V26 Great Yarmouth - Norwich Crown Point is booked via this route, but frequently runs via Reedham, so mobile internet access is advised to make sure your not waiting about for nothing. If it does run via Reedham, it can be heard, so you know when to leave.
Going on the RHTT 2008 workings, 3W89 Norwich - Acle and 3W90 Acle - Norwich are due at Cuckoo Lane approximatly 10:42 and 11:05 respectivly.
Environment
Surrounded by fields, not far from Strumpshaw village. No trouble all day. The road is used, but is relatively quiet. On the bridge is a grass verge with plenty of room for kit and keeping out of the way of traffic. Expect a lot of locals pulling up alongside and asking if 'something special' is coming!
Road directions
Turn right from the A47 onto Cucumber Lane towards Brundall. Once in Brundall, follow the road to your left onto The Street. Follow this, passing under the Norwich - Great Yarmouth line. A short distance after this, the road will sweep left. Cuckoo Lane is just after this on your left hand side. Caution should be used on Cuckoo Lane itself. The road is a very narrow single track with raised embankments. Once the brow of the hill is reached though, you will be fine.
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Cuckoo Lane, Strumpshaw map co-ordinates
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Cuckoo Lane, Strumpshaw map co-ordinates
Parking
Just before the bridge from the directions above, there is a lay-by/field entrance. Parking here is fine.
Public transport
Walking only takes about 10-20 minutes. From the station, head into Brundall and onto The Street. Follow the road directions from here.
The 17A passes here Lingwood in the eastern direction and South Tuckswood on return, this also passes the Norwich Thorpe Rail station.
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The 17A passes here Lingwood in the eastern direction and South Tuckswood on return, this also passes the Norwich Thorpe Rail station.
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Amenities
No toilets in the immediate area. At least one pub is available in Strumpshaw. Usual amenities in Brundall as well as Strumpshaw.
Accommodation
Accomodation is available in Brundall, Strumpshaw, Acle etc..
A quick search on the Norfolk Broads website should yield a few results.
A quick search on the Norfolk Broads website should yield a few results.
Sun Compass
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Cuckoo Lane, Strumpshaw
Streetmap links
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Cuckoo Lane, Strumpshaw
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Cuckoo Lane, Strumpshaw
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Cuckoo Lane, Strumpshaw
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Photographic notes
Up to 11:00 is your best bet for services towards Great Yarmouth. After 13:00 is best for services towards Norwich. The 2-hour gap is a little indifferent.
Due to the elevated nature on the bridge, it is possible to avoid the worst of the sun glare if your shooting in sunny conditions facing Norwich, but be prepared for some post session editing of your shots.
For videos: Perfectly fine. As mentioned previously, the traffic is sparse. Start filming early for services from Norwich, particularly the Brush Type 4 drags and the RHTT. The gradient will provide some good audio.
Due to the elevated nature on the bridge, it is possible to avoid the worst of the sun glare if your shooting in sunny conditions facing Norwich, but be prepared for some post session editing of your shots.
For videos: Perfectly fine. As mentioned previously, the traffic is sparse. Start filming early for services from Norwich, particularly the Brush Type 4 drags and the RHTT. The gradient will provide some good audio.
General views - All photographs © Sam Tanner unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking east
Fig 2 - Looking west
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The information on these pages is supplied for the benefit of railway enthusiasts who carry out a harmless hobby, and through the medium of photography and video, actually promote the railway industry. Railway enthusiasts can also act as eyes and ears against railway vandalism, and as such should surely be encouraged to do so by the supply of adequate information such as is found on this website.
This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavour to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass on either railway or private land. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
