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Location notes
This location is line side just along a path a few minutes walk from the road.
The nearest city is Dordrecht.
The nearest city is Dordrecht.
Railway type and traffic
Both passenger trains and freight.
Freight runs on weekdays but the best day is Wednesday.
Freight runs on weekdays but the best day is Wednesday.
Environment
This is an open field where you walk along the field edge.
There are usually crops growing so keep to the side of the field and take any litter with you.
There are usually crops growing so keep to the side of the field and take any litter with you.
Road directions
From Dordrecht:Follow the ring road / N3 and A16 to the Main Street in Zevenbergschen Hoek. Take exit 18 Zevenbergschen-corner from the A16. Drive to the Achterdijk.
From Breda: Go on the A16 towards Utrecht / Dordrecht / Rotterdam. Take exit 18 Zevenbergschen-angle direction Zevenbergschen-Angle / Lage Zwaluwe. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Main Street. Go straight over one roundabout. Turn left at the Achterdijk.
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Achterdijk Dordrecht map co-ordinates
From Breda:
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Achterdijk Dordrecht map co-ordinates
Parking
You can park you car on the road.
Public transport
There is no public transport to this location. However you could go on the bike from Dordrecht Station, but that is a long trip.
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Amenities
Nothing in the immediate area.
Accommodation
You would have to go to Dordrecht to find B&Bs or Hotels.
Sun Compass
Sun Compass using Suncalc by brought to you by Vladimir Agafonkin:
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Achterdijk Dordrecht
Streetmap links
Achterdijk Dordrecht general view map
Achterdijk Dordrecht close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Achterdijk Dordrecht
It might be necessary to adjust the time to suit your visit, this link should open with the current day.
Achterdijk Dordrecht
Googly map
Achterdijk Dordrecht general view map
Achterdijk Dordrecht close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Achterdijk Dordrecht
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Photographic notes
Suited to the mornings and early afternoon. Steps, or a pole, are a benefit at the location but not essential.
General views - All photographs © Andre Pronk unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking south
Fig 2 - Looking north
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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.
