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Location notes
If it wasn`t for the nearby M1, this would be a quiet rural location on the outskirts of Long Buckby.
Railway type and traffic
The Location sees regular Virgin services running alongside the busy motorway, and also the occasional local service.
Apart from the odd exception, all freight is pathed along the Northampton loop, and does not pass through this location.
Apart from the odd exception, all freight is pathed along the Northampton loop, and does not pass through this location.
Link to Real Time Trains
RTT Link Long Buckby, Greenhill Farm
This link should be close to the location, but may not be the actual location so please check the page. This link will take you to what is happening 'around now'. Dates and times can be changed at the top of the page.
This link should be close to the location, but may not be the actual location so please check the page. This link will take you to what is happening 'around now'. Dates and times can be changed at the top of the page.
Environment
The location itself is at the end of a couple of fields, the first field is normally home to cattle..... so be wary when there are young calfs about.
Road directions
From M1 Junction 18:
Head towards Kilsby. When you reach Kilsby you come to a roundabout, at which you need to take A5 turning to Milton Keynes. After a short time, you will see a left hand turn to Watford. Ignore this, and continue down the A5. Shortly after crossing the canal, you need to pull in the Parking area on the left hand side. If you pass 'The New Inn' on the right, you have gone too far! The pub is pretty much right next to the parking area. Just behind you on the same side of the road is a farm entrance, go down here, and you should be able to pick up the public footpath which is clearly signposted.
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Long Buckby, Greenhill Farm map co-ordinates
Head towards Kilsby. When you reach Kilsby you come to a roundabout, at which you need to take A5 turning to Milton Keynes. After a short time, you will see a left hand turn to Watford. Ignore this, and continue down the A5. Shortly after crossing the canal, you need to pull in the Parking area on the left hand side. If you pass 'The New Inn' on the right, you have gone too far! The pub is pretty much right next to the parking area. Just behind you on the same side of the road is a farm entrance, go down here, and you should be able to pick up the public footpath which is clearly signposted.
Click here to set up your location for directions to this location
Long Buckby, Greenhill Farm map co-ordinates
Parking
Park your motor in the designated roadside parking area, as described in the road directions.
Public transport
Amenities
The New Inn on the opposite side of the road is highly recommended. They serve meals, generously filled baguettes, and perhaps more importantly, have real ale on tap!
Sun Compass
Sun Compass using Suncalc by brought to you by Vladimir Agafonkin:
It might be necessary to adjust the time to suit your visit, this link should open with the current day.
Long Buckby, Greenhill Farm
Streetmap links
Long Buckby, Greenhill Farm general view map
Long Buckby, Greenhill Farm close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Long Buckby, Greenhill Farm
It might be necessary to adjust the time to suit your visit, this link should open with the current day.
Long Buckby, Greenhill Farm
Googly map
Long Buckby, Greenhill Farm general view map
Long Buckby, Greenhill Farm close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Long Buckby, Greenhill Farm
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Photographic notes
This location is only good for southbound train from about midday, and northbound trains from about 3 o`clock onwards.
Shots can be taken from the approach to the bridge, and also from across the fields.
Unless you like Muted video, or intend to play loud music over the top, you can forget this place for video. Unless of course, the motorway is closed......
Shots can be taken from the approach to the bridge, and also from across the fields.
Unless you like Muted video, or intend to play loud music over the top, you can forget this place for video. Unless of course, the motorway is closed......
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north west
Fig 2 - Looking south east
Fig 3 - Looking south east
Fig 4 - Looking south east
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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.
