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Location notes
This is a handy early afternoon southbound shot of the trains leaving Armathwaite viaduct. This location is also known as Armathwaite Curve.
The shot is on a private drive to a farm so it might be best to ask at the farm for access, but the number of photographs taken at this location would indicate no access problems.
Recently the drive has been planted with young trees but at this time they don’t obscure the shot.
For more information on the Settle and Carlisle line please see the Settle - Carlisle Partnership website and consider joining Friends of the Settle Carlisle Line.
The shot is on a private drive to a farm so it might be best to ask at the farm for access, but the number of photographs taken at this location would indicate no access problems.
Recently the drive has been planted with young trees but at this time they don’t obscure the shot.
For more information on the Settle and Carlisle line please see the Settle - Carlisle Partnership website and consider joining Friends of the Settle Carlisle Line.
Railway type and traffic
Most of the local services to Carlisle are operated by 158 multiple units.
There are a number of freight services operated by DB Schenker/Freightliner/GBRf. DRS operate the autumnal RHTT trains over the route.
Note: This location is north of Newbiggin and normally the gypsum trains will not pass this location.
There are a number of freight services operated by DB Schenker/Freightliner/GBRf. DRS operate the autumnal RHTT trains over the route.
Note: This location is north of Newbiggin and normally the gypsum trains will not pass this location.
Environment
Along a private drive, but not far from your car should the weather turn; the station is another matter.
Road directions
From the M6, Junction 41:
Head for the B5305 eastwards. At the first roundabout take the A6 northwards exit and head north. After several miles the road turns into a small bit of dual carriage way (at Old Town). There is a turning here to the right, follow this road and take the first public road to the right. Follow this narrow road south until you come to a crossroads (private roads to the left and the right), and the parking area is just after the turning to the left.
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Head for the B5305 eastwards. At the first roundabout take the A6 northwards exit and head north. After several miles the road turns into a small bit of dual carriage way (at Old Town). There is a turning here to the right, follow this road and take the first public road to the right. Follow this narrow road south until you come to a crossroads (private roads to the left and the right), and the parking area is just after the turning to the left.
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Parking
Parking is available on the grass verge at the start of the farm entrance. Make sure you do not block both the narrow road or the entrance to the farm.
Once parked, walk down the drive to the farm. There are a variety of shots available along the drive but all of a pretty similar nature.
Once parked, walk down the drive to the farm. There are a variety of shots available along the drive but all of a pretty similar nature.
Public transport
The nearest railway station on the S&C is Armathwaite. The location would be a good twenty minute walk from the station.
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Amenities
There are no amenities available at the location. But the village of Armathwaite has several shops and public houses.
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Photographic notes
There is only one shot of worth here, from along the drive to the farm of southbound trains. There is a shot on the bridge over the line for northbound trains should something interesting turn up.
General views - All photographs © Richard Tearle unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north
A southbound shot taken in the early afternoon with an 85mm lens on a dull day.
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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.
