Location notes
The bridge is in a forest over a cutting near Pirbright. The bridge takes a footpath over it down to the Basingstoke Canal, and also serves as a driveway to a nearby mansion.
Railway type and traffic
444/450 on SWT 3rd rail services to Basingstoke and beyond, 158/159 on SWT diesel services to the West of England.
Some freight services (around 3 or 4 a day) although when there is a blockade on the GWML it can be used as a diversionary route, which usually happens on Saturdays. Steam tours are also frequent on the line.
Some freight services (around 3 or 4 a day) although when there is a blockade on the GWML it can be used as a diversionary route, which usually happens on Saturdays. Steam tours are also frequent on the line.
Environment
It is a bridge carrying a footpath over the railway in a forest environment, the only people you will come across are walkers and fellow photographers.
Road directions
From the M4, Junction 3:
Take the A322 south for about 3 miles where you will reach the traffic light cross roads at Brockwood, just after the garage on your right. Turn right onto the A324, Connaught Road and head towards Aldershot, passing Brockwood Station. You will get to a T Junction with Traffic Lights, turn left under the South Western Main Line, and then right once under the SWML onto the B3012. Continue on the B3012 until you come to a junction where the road turns right under the Aldershot line. Turn right, and follow the road for a quarter of a mile, where there is a lay by. Park in the lay by and follow the path 200 or so meters down to the bridge.
Pirbright, Deepcut Locks Bridge map co-ordinates
Take the A322 south for about 3 miles where you will reach the traffic light cross roads at Brockwood, just after the garage on your right. Turn right onto the A324, Connaught Road and head towards Aldershot, passing Brockwood Station. You will get to a T Junction with Traffic Lights, turn left under the South Western Main Line, and then right once under the SWML onto the B3012. Continue on the B3012 until you come to a junction where the road turns right under the Aldershot line. Turn right, and follow the road for a quarter of a mile, where there is a lay by. Park in the lay by and follow the path 200 or so meters down to the bridge.
Pirbright, Deepcut Locks Bridge map co-ordinates
Parking
The lay by is safe, although as with anywhere do not leave items of value on view.
Public transport
SWT run services into Brookwood from Waterloo, Basingstoke and Alton. Walk the road directions from Brookwood.
Amenities
There are shops outside Brookwood Station.
Accommodation
There are hotels in Woking, which is 6-7 miles away.
Where on the map
Sun Compass
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Streetmap links
Pirbright, Deepcut Locks Bridge general view map
Pirbright, Deepcut Locks Bridge close up map
Multimap links
Pirbright, Deepcut Locks Bridge on new multimap
Pirbright, Deepcut Locks Bridge general view map
Pirbright, Deepcut Locks Bridge close up map
Pirbright, Deepcut Locks Bridge aerial view (where available)
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Pirbright, Deepcut Locks Bridge
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Helpful location information
Railway Gen Group
Photographic notes
During the winter months when the sun is low, long shadows are cast across the track, this should not be a problem in the summer months though.
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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 © Olly Swan unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking east
Fig 2 - Looking west
Fig 3 - Looking west
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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 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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