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Location notes
This location is on the outskirts of Northampton, close to a large residential estate, yet there is a 'rural' feel to the place.
Railway type and traffic
This section of line is on The Northampton Loop, so most West Coast Main Line freight is routed through here. Passenger services see class 321 and 350 units running between Birmingham and London Euston. Also, some Virgin services are scheduled to pass here.
Environment
The location is near a large housing estate, and is linked with numerous footpaths out into the countryside, and as such you will often come across joggers and people walking their dogs etc, but the location by the railway is quite quiet.
Road directions
From Northampton, head out towards Leicester on the A5199 (Welford Road) As you get to the end of the White Hills estate, you will notice the 'North Star' and then the 'Windmill' pub on your right. You need to look for a left hand turn into 'Leyland Drive' Follow this road down and take a right into 'Grasscroft' which will bring you to 'Kentstone Close' From this close, there are three access points to the public footpath which leads to the railway.
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Northampton - Grange Farm (White Hills) map co-ordinates
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Parking
Park in Kentstone close, but please do be considerate to the local residents.
Public transport
Amenities
There is the previously mentioned 'Windmill' pub nearby, and there are also a few local shops in nearby Leyland Drive, including a Fish and Chips shop, only about a minutes drive away.
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Northampton - Grange Farm (White Hills)
Streetmap links
Northampton - Grange Farm (White Hills) general view map
Northampton - Grange Farm (White Hills) close up map
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Northampton - Grange Farm (White Hills)
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Northampton - Grange Farm (White Hills)
Googly map
Northampton - Grange Farm (White Hills) general view map
Northampton - Grange Farm (White Hills) close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Northampton - Grange Farm (White Hills)
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Photographic notes
Shots can be had in both directions, and from both sides of the line. This location would also be highly suitable for video, and trains leaving Northampton can be seen on the curve for quite some distance, and there is also a long straight in the other direction.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking east
Fig 2 - Looking east
Fig 3 - Looking west
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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.
