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Location notes
This location is on the outskirts of Hinckley in Leicestershire. The location lies on the route between Leicester and Birmingham.
Railway type and traffic
Central trains currently operate an hourly service to Leicester and Birmingham.
Some freight also uses this line, and charter trains can also be seen using this section of line every now and again.
Some freight also uses this line, and charter trains can also be seen using this section of line every now and again.
Environment
The location itself is a quiet foot-crossing.
Road directions
From Hinckley railway station, turn right into Southfield Road. Follow this road to the end, and you will notice the 'Holywell' and a 'Total' petrol station. Turn right here.
Once you have crossed the railway line, take the first left into 'The Outwoods.' This road deteriorates drastically, so it`s best to park by the timber merchants. Here, you will notice a bridge which crosses the line. However, wild vegetation growth renders this location useless. Continue walking down the track until you come to a foot crossing on your left. This is the location. You could drive down this lane, but is only suitable for vehicles which are higher off the ground. You have been warned!
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Outwoods, Hinckley map co-ordinates
Once you have crossed the railway line, take the first left into 'The Outwoods.' This road deteriorates drastically, so it`s best to park by the timber merchants. Here, you will notice a bridge which crosses the line. However, wild vegetation growth renders this location useless. Continue walking down the track until you come to a foot crossing on your left. This is the location. You could drive down this lane, but is only suitable for vehicles which are higher off the ground. You have been warned!
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Outwoods, Hinckley map co-ordinates
Parking
Best to park by the timber merchants.
Public transport
Amenities
There are no amenities in the immediate area.
Sun Compass
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Outwoods, Hinckley
Streetmap links
Outwoods, Hinckley general view map
Outwoods, Hinckley close up map
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Outwoods, Hinckley
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Outwoods, Hinckley
Googly map
Outwoods, Hinckley general view map
Outwoods, Hinckley close up map
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Outwoods, Hinckley
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Photographic notes
This is a quiet location, and would be ideal for those who wish to video. Shots can be taken from both sides of the crossing and in both directions, but the sun (if out) can obviously dictate the best shots available.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking west
Fig 2 - Looking west
Fig 3 - Looking east
Disclaimer
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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.
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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.
