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Location notes
Gayton is a small peaceful village in rural Northamptonshire, between Bugbrooke and Blisworth.
Railway type and traffic
The line that runs through here is on the busy West Coast Main Line. Plenty of Virgin services can be observed here.
However, please note that most freight does not pass through this location. Freight workings normally take the Northampton loop before rejoining near Rugby.
However, please note that most freight does not pass through this location. Freight workings normally take the Northampton loop before rejoining near Rugby.
Environment
The location itself is an overbridge on a quiet country lane.
Road directions
From the M1, Junction 15:
Take the A43 heading to Oxford, and come off at the exit for Blisworth. Gayton village is well signposted from here. When you get to Gayton village itself, follow the road to the end until it bears to the right, becoming Milton Road. A church should be on the right hand side. Just after the bend, take the next left, and follow the narrow road until you pass over the railway bridge.
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Gayton map co-ordinates
Take the A43 heading to Oxford, and come off at the exit for Blisworth. Gayton village is well signposted from here. When you get to Gayton village itself, follow the road to the end until it bears to the right, becoming Milton Road. A church should be on the right hand side. Just after the bend, take the next left, and follow the narrow road until you pass over the railway bridge.
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Gayton map co-ordinates
Parking
You can park on the side of the road just over the bridge. Be aware that the road is narrow, so park as much onto the grass verge as you can.
Public transport
Amenities
There are a couple of pubs in the village itself.
Sun Compass
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Streetmap links
Gayton general view map
Gayton close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Gayton
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Googly map
Gayton general view map
Gayton close up map
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Photographic notes
This shot is no longer available due to the placement of palisade fencing along the lineside.
Photos can be taken from both sides, of the bridge, although this location is only good for northbound trains. Shots can be taken from the bridge, or if you walk to the end of the bridge, you will discover a gap in the hedge. This is the best location for taking your shot. Sunny afternoon shots are best here.
Photos can be taken from both sides, of the bridge, although this location is only good for northbound trains. Shots can be taken from the bridge, or if you walk to the end of the bridge, you will discover a gap in the hedge. This is the best location for taking your shot. Sunny afternoon shots are best here.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking south - Image © Scott Borthwick
Shot no longer available due to palisade fencing.
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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.
