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Location notes
A built up area in the middle of Kenilworth. This location is on the single track line which runs from Leamington Spa and Coventry.
Railway type and traffic
Passenger trains are only Voyagers these days, but Freightliner and DB Schenker currently operate various freight trains on this section of line.
Environment
This particular location is a footbridge which crosses the line. The bridge is used frequently, and many of the locals are friendly. However, vigilance would be recommended at certain times.
Road directions
From Coventry, head out on the A46. This will lead you straight to Kenilworth. Turn right at the large roundabout that takes you into the town. There is a small 'one-way' system ahead which forces you to bear left, then to the right. Look for a 'JET' petrol station. Keep bearing right until you have passed this petrol station, then take a left turn into Birches Lane. Almost immediately, turn left into Farmer Ward Road. The path to the footbridge is between the last house on the left (Wasn`t that a horror film?) and a series of industrial premises. (This will be just after the turn to Lime Grove on the opposite side)
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Kenilworth, Farmer Ward Road map co-ordinates
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Kenilworth, Farmer Ward Road map co-ordinates
Parking
Park in the road. The road here is wide, so you needn`t worry too much about passing cars.
Public transport
Amenities
There are a few local shops scattered around the area, but there are cafe`s and other amenities in the main town centre
Accommodation
There are plenty of hotels and Bed and Breakfasts in the area, which attracts lots of tourists who come here to see the old castle.
Sun Compass
Sun Compass using Suncalc by brought to you by Vladimir Agafonkin:
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Kenilworth, Farmer Ward Road
Streetmap links
Kenilworth, Farmer Ward Road general view map
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Kenilworth, Farmer Ward Road
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Kenilworth, Farmer Ward Road
Googly map
Kenilworth, Farmer Ward Road general view map
Kenilworth, Farmer Ward Road close up map
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Kenilworth, Farmer Ward Road
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Photographic notes
The line runs North-South at this location. Southbound shots are only really obtainable from the east side of the bridge, so on a sunny day, good shots can only be had until late morning. Northbound shots are best later in the evening, or on duller days.
There is also a footbridge further south, but this has been replaced by a new 'fully-covered' style one, which makes any attempt at photography 100% impossible.
There is also a footbridge further south, but this has been replaced by a new 'fully-covered' style one, which makes any attempt at photography 100% impossible.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north
Fig 2 - Looking south
Fig 3 - 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.
