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Location notes
A quiet road bridge in a country setting over the GWML between Exeter and Dawlish, it also overlooks the site of the former Exminster station.
Railway type and traffic
Mostly FGW HSTs, XC Voyagers and FGW DMUs, XC HSTs turn up a couple of times a day as well.
Freight is limited, but there is a weekly Colas Rail log train, which goes down empty on a Tuesday, and returns on a Wednesday.
Freight is limited, but there is a weekly Colas Rail log train, which goes down empty on a Tuesday, and returns on a Wednesday.
Environment
The bridge is quiet, but rather narrow, and to avoid getting in the way of the (admittedly infrequent) traffic, you should stay to the sides.
You are only likely to meet dog walkers and birdwatchers (the area is well known for it's rare birds), and the odd walker.
You are only likely to meet dog walkers and birdwatchers (the area is well known for it's rare birds), and the odd walker.
Road directions
From Exeter follow A379 South, until you come to a roundabout, turn right at the signposts for The Swans Nest pub and Toby's reclamation yard, carry on straight until you pass over the bridge, there will be a tight narrow turn on your right, take this turn, then you'll find yourself in the parking area I mention below.
Do NOT go into Exminster village, just keep to the A379.
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Exminster, Station Road Bridge map co-ordinates
Do NOT go into Exminster village, just keep to the A379.
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Exminster, Station Road Bridge map co-ordinates
Parking
Ample parking in the aforementioned gravelly area about 3 minutes walk from the bridge.
A very safe area, although the general lack of people mean you should take care, and not leave valuables on display, as it is hard to see your car from the bridge.
A very safe area, although the general lack of people mean you should take care, and not leave valuables on display, as it is hard to see your car from the bridge.
Public transport
Amenities
The Swans Nest pub is right next to the bridge, Exminster village has a Tesco Express, and a Post Office.
Accommodation
Plenty of accommodating in Exeter and Dawlish.
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Exminster, Station Road Bridge
Streetmap links
Exminster, Station Road Bridge general view map
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Exminster, Station Road Bridge
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Exminster, Station Road Bridge
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Exminster, Station Road Bridge general view map
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Exminster, Station Road Bridge
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Photographic notes
I've only really used this location in the early evening (when it's generally fine), so can't comment to far on this.
Both sides of the bridge provide good pictures, although looking south is a more interesting view due to having the former Exminster station in view.
Generally excellent for videographers, any traffic would be an annoyance due to it's proximity however.
Both sides of the bridge provide good pictures, although looking south is a more interesting view due to having the former Exminster station in view.
Generally excellent for videographers, any traffic would be an annoyance due to it's proximity however.
General views - All photographs © Tim Squires unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking south
Fig 2 - Looking south
Fig 3 - Looking north
Fig 4 - Looking north
Location Video
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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.
