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Location notes
Despite it`s name, Great Bourton is a small Oxfordshire village just a few miles north of Banbury.
Railway type and traffic
The majority of the traffic is multiple units run by Chiltern Railways and Virgin Cross Country Services.
DB Schenker and Freightliner provide frequent freight movements.
DB Schenker and Freightliner provide frequent freight movements.
Environment
This quiet location is in the countryside, and some of the fields may contain sheep or cattle from time to time.
Road directions
The quickest way from Banbury is to cut through Little Bourton, but to simplify things we will go a slightly longer way to get to the location.
Head out towards Southam on the A423. Take the right hand turning to Great Bourton, and follow the road down until you see School Lane on your right. Take this narrow and winding road and make a right down Foxden Way when you come to it. Travel down this lane for a few hundred yards, looking out for a small cemetery on the left - the lane to the location is right next to it. Follow the lane down to the railway. Shots here are limited, but if you make your way to the foot-crossing to your left (from either the footpath half-way up the lane, or from the one just a few yards on the left if you cross the line) you should get some better photographic views.
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Great Bourton Crossings map co-ordinates
Head out towards Southam on the A423. Take the right hand turning to Great Bourton, and follow the road down until you see School Lane on your right. Take this narrow and winding road and make a right down Foxden Way when you come to it. Travel down this lane for a few hundred yards, looking out for a small cemetery on the left - the lane to the location is right next to it. Follow the lane down to the railway. Shots here are limited, but if you make your way to the foot-crossing to your left (from either the footpath half-way up the lane, or from the one just a few yards on the left if you cross the line) you should get some better photographic views.
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Great Bourton Crossings map co-ordinates
Parking
The road is narrow, so be careful when parking. There is an area provided for visitors to the cemetery, but the locals are very friendly, and is best not to upset them. The lane down to the railway is in very bad shape, so unless you are driving a tractor, do not try and park near to the railway line. You have been warned!
Public transport
Amenities
Well, there is a pub in the village at least, but I have never tried this one..
Give him time.. ed!
Give him time.. ed!
Sun Compass
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Great Bourton Crossings
Streetmap links
Great Bourton Crossings general view map
Great Bourton Crossings close up map
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Great Bourton Crossings
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Great Bourton Crossings
Googly map
Great Bourton Crossings general view map
Great Bourton Crossings close up map
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Great Bourton Crossings
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Photographic notes
Photos can be taken from both crossings, although if the light is right, it is best to use the foot crossing as line side equipment and signalling do not interfere with the composition.
However, interesting shots can be had from the 'wrong side' of the line if the sun is hiding..
In general, the location is best for southbound trains in the afternoon, afternoon
This is a useful location for video, as although the M40 isn`t too far away, it is very quiet here.
However, interesting shots can be had from the 'wrong side' of the line if the sun is hiding..
In general, the location is best for southbound trains in the afternoon, afternoon
This is a useful location for video, as although the M40 isn`t too far away, it is very quiet here.
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north
The foot crossing
Fig 2 - Looking north
The foot crossing
Fig 3 - Looking north
The main crossing
Fig 4 - Looking north
The main crossing
Fig 5 - Looking south
The foot crossing
Fig 6 - Looking south
The main crossing
Fig 7 - Looking south
The main crossing
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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.
