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Location notes
Since general access has been blocked to the southern side of the line, this location is now largely ignored. Despite being very limited when it comes to photographic options, it nonetheless offers something different to break up monotonous shots taken at the same location time and time again.This is the point where the 4 track WCML splits, and the Northampton loop commences, and it is this loop which is the main focal point at this location.
Railway type and traffic
The line sees local trains currently in the form of class 321 and 350 units. Some Virgin services are also scheduled to pass here.
The line also sees considerable freight activity, with working by DB Schenker, Freightliner and DRS.
The line also sees considerable freight activity, with working by DB Schenker, Freightliner and DRS.
Environment
A quiet country lane on the outskirts of Rugby.
Road directions
From Rugby station, head south (up hill) along Murray Road. When you reach the roundabout, take the 2nd exit down Lower Hillmorton Road. Keep following this road. You will eventually notice a small row of shops and a pub on the left. Keep going..............
You will later pass some more shops on the right hand side. Take note of the Indian restaurant (more on that later!) keep following the road which soon ducks under the railway. Continue driving, passing over the canal, then following the road as it bears to the right. Along this lane, you will notice a few areas where you can pull in. The best location is between the 2nd and 3rd of these.
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Rugby, Hillmorton map co-ordinates
You will later pass some more shops on the right hand side. Take note of the Indian restaurant (more on that later!) keep following the road which soon ducks under the railway. Continue driving, passing over the canal, then following the road as it bears to the right. Along this lane, you will notice a few areas where you can pull in. The best location is between the 2nd and 3rd of these.
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Rugby, Hillmorton map co-ordinates
Parking
The road is narrow here, so park in one of the spaces are on the left hand side.
Public transport
Amenities
There is a great Indian restaurant nearby, Exotica Bengal Cuisine. Well worth a visit.
Sun Compass
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Rugby, Hillmorton
Streetmap links
Rugby, Hillmorton general view map
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Rugby, Hillmorton
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Rugby, Hillmorton
Googly map
Rugby, Hillmorton general view map
Rugby, Hillmorton close up map
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Photographic notes
From this side of the line, very early morning shots are best here, as at other times the sun is on the wrong side of the line. However, on a dull day..
You can also follow the footpath down the canal, but shots here are even more limited due to tall hedges and telegraph lines obscuring most shots. However, there is a gate (Just in front of the loco in figure 2) where shots can be had.
If you are wanting to photograph a train coming from the east, be very vigilant, as you can not normally see them until they are in shot!
You can also follow the footpath down the canal, but shots here are even more limited due to tall hedges and telegraph lines obscuring most shots. However, there is a gate (Just in front of the loco in figure 2) where shots can be had.
If you are wanting to photograph a train coming from the east, be very vigilant, as you can not normally see them until they are in shot!
General views - All photographs © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
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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.
