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Location notes
The location is situated just to the north of Crawford village, not far from the M74. The West Coast Main Line crosses over the River Clyde on its decent from Beattock summit for down trains and on its ascent for up trains, therefore southbound trains are working hard to achieve the climb whilst northbound are having a somewhat easier time.
Railway type and traffic
Virgin units, both diesel and electric varieties with the remains of the loco. hauled Euston - Glasgow at the time of writing. DB Schenker diesel and electric hauled freight, DRS activity and Freightliner trains including FHH hoppers, boxes and automotive.
Environment
A rural location near to the banks of the infant River Clyde, expect to encounter anglers during the fishing season and occasional campers in tents and caravanettes.
Road directions
From the M74, Junction 14:
Take the second exit from the roundabout onto the A702. At the T junction turn left onto the B7076 signposted Crawford and Abington. After about one mile turn right onto an unclassified road signposted Crawford, continue through the village until you reach a small triangle of roads just before a left curve. Turn right here and cross the railway bridge turning left immediately after the bridge. This road leads down to a bridge over the river. Shortly after crossing the river bridge turn sharp left up a narrow uphill road. You will see a grass clearing after cresting the hill from which the many vantage points can be reached.
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Beattock Bank, Crawford - River Clyde Bridge map co-ordinates
Take the second exit from the roundabout onto the A702. At the T junction turn left onto the B7076 signposted Crawford and Abington. After about one mile turn right onto an unclassified road signposted Crawford, continue through the village until you reach a small triangle of roads just before a left curve. Turn right here and cross the railway bridge turning left immediately after the bridge. This road leads down to a bridge over the river. Shortly after crossing the river bridge turn sharp left up a narrow uphill road. You will see a grass clearing after cresting the hill from which the many vantage points can be reached.
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Beattock Bank, Crawford - River Clyde Bridge map co-ordinates
Parking
Ample parking is available on the grass clearing, but be vigilant during extreme wet weather and do not stray to far from firm ground.
Public transport
A bus service does operate to Crawford but not near to the photographic location. Follow the road directions on foot from the village.
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Amenities
Village shops in Crawford and Abington Service station is nearby at junction 13 on the M74.
Accommodation
Bed and Breakfast available in Crawford and the services in Abington offer accommodation.
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Beattock Bank, Crawford - River Clyde Bridge
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Beattock Bank, Crawford - River Clyde Bridge
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Beattock Bank, Crawford - River Clyde Bridge
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Beattock Bank, Crawford - River Clyde Bridge
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Photographic notes
There are numerous vantage points within 100 yards of this rural location and photography with the light on the right side is achievable all day with just a little walking.
General views - All photographs © Peter Kellett unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking south
From the west side of the line.
Fig 2 - Looking south
From the east side of the line.
Fig 3 - Looking south
A slight change of angle from fig 2.
A new pallisade fence has been errected (fig 7) at this locaiton making this shot a little tricky. Steps would now be an advantage.
Fig 4 - Looking North
From the west side of the line.
Fig 5 - Looking north
East side from down on the river bank
Fig 6 - Looking north
From the east side of the line.
Fig 7 - Looking south - Image © Jonatan Cale
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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.
