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Location notes
A quiet countryside location on the outskirts of Leamington Spa and Warwick.
The location is actually two bridges within close proximity, one is a public footpath, the other is a road bridge.
The location is actually two bridges within close proximity, one is a public footpath, the other is a road bridge.
Railway type and traffic
This location is on the single track line which runs from Leamington Spa and Coventry. Passenger trains are only Voyagers these days, but Freightliner 66s, and DB Schenker 66s can be seen on freights.
Environment
A quiet bridge on a public footpath, and a relatively quiet road bridge.
Road directions
From the M40, Junction 15 (Warwick):
Head north on the A429. Keep on this road through Warwick itself. You will pass under a railway bridge, and shortly after, will see another road bridge ahead. You need to turn left before the bridge. The road is clearly signposted for 'Old Milverton'. Follow this 'speed hump' ridden road until you have passed the housing estate, and you will notice allotments to your right. Just before you come to the first dwelling on the left, the 'public footpath' bridge is just to the right.
If you continue, you will see a left hand turn to the church as the main road bears right. Follow the road to the right, and pull up almost immediately on the left just before the road bridge. This is the second location.
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Old Milverton map co-ordinates
Head north on the A429. Keep on this road through Warwick itself. You will pass under a railway bridge, and shortly after, will see another road bridge ahead. You need to turn left before the bridge. The road is clearly signposted for 'Old Milverton'. Follow this 'speed hump' ridden road until you have passed the housing estate, and you will notice allotments to your right. Just before you come to the first dwelling on the left, the 'public footpath' bridge is just to the right.
If you continue, you will see a left hand turn to the church as the main road bears right. Follow the road to the right, and pull up almost immediately on the left just before the road bridge. This is the second location.
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Old Milverton map co-ordinates
Parking
You can park off the road by the gate, but there is really only room for one car here. If you go to the second bridge, there is ample parking, and it is only a short walk between bridges.
Public transport
Amenities
There is a useful shop on the main road at Milverton, but nearby Warwick and Leamington Spa should cater for all needs.
Sun Compass
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Old Milverton
Streetmap links
Old Milverton general view map
Old Milverton close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Old Milverton
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Old Milverton
Googly map
Old Milverton general view map
Old Milverton close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Old Milverton
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Photographic notes
Shots can be taken from both sides, and at various angles from both bridges.
When the sun is low, this can sometimes be a problem on the footpath bridge, as shadows of the line side trees can be very long. You would not have this problem from the road bridge, however, so there should not really be any problems here.
Noise should not be a problem for those taking video, although sometimes planes to and from Coventry airport can be heard.
When the sun is low, this can sometimes be a problem on the footpath bridge, as shadows of the line side trees can be very long. You would not have this problem from the road bridge, however, so there should not really be any problems here.
Noise should not be a problem for those taking video, although sometimes planes to and from Coventry airport can be heard.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking North
The road bridge (fig 6 and 7) is visible in this shot
Fig 2 - Looking North
Fig 3 - Looking North
Fig 4 - Looking south
Fig 5 - Looking south
Taken with a 300mm lens on a digital SLR.
Fig 6 - Looking north
From the road bridge
Fig 7 - Looking south
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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.
