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Location notes
Ryde is a large sea-side town on the Isle of Wight. This particular location is situated on the sea-front.
Railway type and traffic
Generally a half-hourly service (Hourly on Sundays) to Shanklin. The line currently operates half a dozen class 483 units which were converted from ex 1938 underground stock in 1988.
Environment
The station itself can be quite busy, as can the surrounding areas. The nearby footbridge can often be bustling with tourists photographing the Hovercrafts arriving and departing.
Road directions
From the Island capital, Newport, take the A3054 to Ryde. When you get to Ryde, head for the sea-front, and you will not be able to miss the Bus station or the Ryde Esplanade railway station.
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Isle of Wight, Ryde Esplanade map co-ordinates
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Parking
You can park in Ryde centre itself, or at Ryde Esplanade. There are also parking spaces on the sea-front road itself.
Public transport
There are plenty of buses serving Ryde Esplanade from various locations on the island. From the UK mainland, direct links can be made with the Wightlink catamaran, and also the Hovercraft to Ryde Esplanade which can be caught at Portsmouth and Southsea.
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Amenities
There are plenty of cafes, fast-food outlets and restaurants in Ryde itself. There is also a cafe at Ryde Pier Head station.
Accommodation
There are several hotels and Bed and Breakfasts scattered around Ryde.
Sun Compass
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Isle of Wight, Ryde Esplanade
Streetmap links
Isle of Wight, Ryde Esplanade general view map
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Isle of Wight, Ryde Esplanade
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Isle of Wight, Ryde Esplanade
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Isle of Wight, Ryde Esplanade general view map
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Isle of Wight, Ryde Esplanade
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Photographic notes
Photographs can be taken from the station platform, although only one platform is accessible these days. Shots can also be taken of trains during their journey up or down the pier. A wide shot can be taken from the footbridge which can be seen from the station itself.
Please note that the footbridge can often be busy.
Please note that the footbridge can often be busy.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking south east
From the bridge
Fig 2 - Looking north
Taken from the bridge
Fig 3 - Looking north
Fig 4 - Looking north
Taken from the bridge
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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.
