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Location notes
This is a very quiet location in South Yorkshire, approximately 1km (about 2/3 mile) east of Hatfield and Stainforth railway station, and 8 miles north east of Doncaster. It sits on the main Doncaster to Scunthorpe line, and sees approximately 6 trains an hour in each direction.
Railway type and traffic
The railway is the main Doncaster to Scunthorpe line, and so a variety of traffic from Immingham in the east passes this location. Also, the majority of eastbound trains are empty coal trains from the Aire Valley Coalfield, and steel trains from the northeast to Scunthorpe.
Environment
The location is a quiet foot crossing. It is not in the best of areas, so going during the holidays is best to be avoided, good views are afforded of eastbound trains from both sides of the crossing, but westbound trains are obscured by bushes on the south side of the track.
Road directions
From Hatfield and Stainforth Station:
Take Station Road towards Hatfield. After about 1 mile, you will reach a crossroads, with a petrol station on the left hand side, and 'The Abbey' public house on the right hand side. Turn left here, onto Bootham Lane. Follow Bootham Lane all the way along (watch out for the HGVs that use this road), until just before the end of the road, there is a footpath that branches left. Pull in here (there is enough space on the left), and follow the footpath for about 200 metres until the crossing is reached.
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Stainforth, Bootham Lane Foot Crossing map co-ordinates
Take Station Road towards Hatfield. After about 1 mile, you will reach a crossroads, with a petrol station on the left hand side, and 'The Abbey' public house on the right hand side. Turn left here, onto Bootham Lane. Follow Bootham Lane all the way along (watch out for the HGVs that use this road), until just before the end of the road, there is a footpath that branches left. Pull in here (there is enough space on the left), and follow the footpath for about 200 metres until the crossing is reached.
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Stainforth, Bootham Lane Foot Crossing map co-ordinates
Parking
There is a small pull in near the footpath for cars to pull in on, its not the best of locations to park at, but there is some space available.
Public transport
From Hatfield and Stainforth Station (and also Doncaster Interchange):
Take the 84 Bus from either location, and ask for Hatfield (approximate cost (May 2007 is £2.10 from Doncaster, or £1.30 from Stainforth). The journey takes about 25 minutes from Doncaster, 10 from Stainforth. You will eventually see the Abbey Pub on your left hand side. Alight at the next stop, and follow the same directions as above.
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Take the 84 Bus from either location, and ask for Hatfield (approximate cost (May 2007 is £2.10 from Doncaster, or £1.30 from Stainforth). The journey takes about 25 minutes from Doncaster, 10 from Stainforth. You will eventually see the Abbey Pub on your left hand side. Alight at the next stop, and follow the same directions as above.
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Amenities
Unfortunately, there are no facilities within a short distance of this location, although within Hatfield village itself, there is a small Tesco store, and just down the road from Hatfield and Stainforth Station is a supermarket and a small row of shops.
There are also 2 petrol stations in the locality, and these provide all the usual fayre. Just around the corner from the Murco petrol station (this is passed on route to the location from the station), is a Chip Shop and a small row of shops.
There are also 2 petrol stations in the locality, and these provide all the usual fayre. Just around the corner from the Murco petrol station (this is passed on route to the location from the station), is a Chip Shop and a small row of shops.
Accommodation
There are not any hotels in the immediate vicinity, however, there is a hotel at Doncaster Services (approx 3 miles by car), and several in Thorne (about 2 miles). There is also a large selection of hotels in Doncaster Town Centre.
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Stainforth, Bootham Lane Foot Crossing
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Photographic notes
Most shots have been taken from the Southern side of the track. The view from the Northern side of the track is quite different, although looking west, you have a signal gantry cutting into some shots.
Using a telephoto lens is also recommended, as you can get some interesting shots of trains as they pass the imposing site of Hatfield Main Colliery (which reopens to rail traffic in late 2007).
Using a telephoto lens is also recommended, as you can get some interesting shots of trains as they pass the imposing site of Hatfield Main Colliery (which reopens to rail traffic in late 2007).
General views - All photographs © Rob Terrace unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking south west
Fig 2 - Looking south west
From the north side of the crossing.
Fig 3 - Looking north east
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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.
