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Location notes
This location is on the Settle to Carlisle Railway, approximately 3 miles from Appleby in a North Westerly direction.
Railway type and traffic
Normal traffic consists of Northern Rail 158s and 158 + 153 combos, along with this there are DB schenker and Freightliner coal trains and container trains to and from the nearby gypsum plant.
During the summer months many a steam special uses the line heading in either direction.
It is also a diversionary route for the West Coast Main Line.
During the summer months many a steam special uses the line heading in either direction.
It is also a diversionary route for the West Coast Main Line.
Environment
This location is in the middle of nowhere in open fields. It is located on a public footpath so is not trespassing but sometimes farm animals, normally sheep but occasionally cattle, are kept in this field.
The weather can be very changeable. Pack warm clothing if staying for more than half an hour. It can get fairly chilly if a southerly wind is blowing.
The weather can be very changeable. Pack warm clothing if staying for more than half an hour. It can get fairly chilly if a southerly wind is blowing.
Road directions
Take the A66 to Appleby and follow signs for Long Marton. Upon passing a red phone box in the village of Long Marton the pub, The Masons Arms which should be on your left, go up the hill in front of you to a small wooden play park, activity area. This is as far as you can take the car and park, so park here and continue on foot. Follow the road round to the left and follow the footpath round the side of the farm. Follow this path for about 1/4mile, you will pass a path up to a bridge on your right. After this follow the field edges to the location.
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Long Marton, Settle and Carlisle map co-ordinates
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Parking
Cars can be left just about anywhere. Common sense rules apply i.e. No leaving it across a driveway or somewhere dangerous!!
Public transport
No public transport nearby. Nearest mainline station Appleby. Nearest bus in Appleby.
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Amenities
Nothing in the immediate area.
Accommodation
None in the immediate area.
Sun Compass
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Long Marton, Settle and Carlisle
Streetmap links
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Long Marton, Settle and Carlisle
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Long Marton, Settle and Carlisle
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Long Marton, Settle and Carlisle
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Photographic notes
Light is good most of the day after about 10:00 for southbound trains and similar for northbound although photos can only be taken from the bridge nearby easily for north bound workings.
Sun is not normally a problem due to the open nature of the Cumbrian landscape.
Sun is not normally a problem due to the open nature of the Cumbrian landscape.
General views - All photographs © Daniel Walker unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north west
Fig 2 - Looking south east
Disclaimer
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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.
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.
