Location notes
Just to the East of Hungerford Station in Berkshire, on the Berks and Hants line.
When approaching the common from the station a wonderful view from high up is awarded of the valley, ideal for scenic photography. Walking across and down the common you can get to within a few feet of the tracks where the fence line is generally clear. Walking a few hundred yards to East is a small occupation bridge which allows access to the other side of the track ideal for photography as you can move with the sunlight.
When approaching the common from the station a wonderful view from high up is awarded of the valley, ideal for scenic photography. Walking across and down the common you can get to within a few feet of the tracks where the fence line is generally clear. Walking a few hundred yards to East is a small occupation bridge which allows access to the other side of the track ideal for photography as you can move with the sunlight.
Railway type and traffic
The line is a double track mainline mainly Turbo units and HST West of England services, from teatime traffic is mostly commuter traffic.
Freight traffic is mainly stone to and from the Mendip quarries.
Freight traffic is mainly stone to and from the Mendip quarries.
Environment
The station is well lit and in a relatively low crime area and is pretty safe after dark. The common is not lit at all it is open countryside.
Road directions
Heading out of Hungerford High Street (A338) in the Salisbury direction you will cross under the railway line, take the next left up Park street (station is sign posted) and after a few hundred yards Station Road is on your left which leads down to the station or carry straight on to Hungerford common in less than quater of a mile.
Hungerford Common map co-ordinates
Hungerford Common map co-ordinates
Parking
Opposite the station is Sommerfield supermarket with a free short stay car park , longer parking is available at the station, not sure of the rates but you can park on the common for free.
Public transport
You can get here by Bus from Newbury and of course by rail to Hungerford station itself.
Amenities
Hungerford station is a few hundred feet from the high street with usual places to get food and drink. Opposite the station is Sommerfield supermarket which has toilets and a short stay car park, in the station car park is the Railway Tavern.
The common itself is in the country but a few hundred yard away is The Down Gate public house.
The common itself is in the country but a few hundred yard away is The Down Gate public house.
Where on the map
Sun Compass
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Streetmap links
Hungerford Common general view map
Hungerford Common close up map
Multimap links
Hungerford Common on new multimap
Hungerford Common general view map
Hungerford Common close up map
Hungerford Common aerial view (where available)
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Hungerford Common
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Helpful location information
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Photographic notes
Photography is pretty good, the views from the common are clear with just a few trees here and there but you can clearly walk along the line on both sides and cross the line to move with the light. Keep walking East and cross under the line and you get some good shots along the Kennett and Avon canal. When reaching the ?pill box? cross the road and you enter a car park used by walkers which offer very clear views line side.
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Offical Guidelines for Railway Enthusiasts
British Transport Police Guidelines for rail enthusiaist
Network Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
ATOC/National Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
If you see anything suspicious the British Transport Police can be contacted on their crime telephone number:
0800 405040
Help all us railway enthusiasts get a better name by helping the British Transport Police catch the cable thief's and vandals.
Network Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
ATOC/National Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
If you see anything suspicious the British Transport Police can be contacted on their crime telephone number:
0800 405040
Help all us railway enthusiasts get a better name by helping the British Transport Police catch the cable thief's and vandals.
General views - All photographs © Shaun Waite unless otherwise stated
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Please enjoy this 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 endeavor 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. 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.
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