Location notes
A concrete footbridge over the Wootton Bassett to Bristol line near Chippenham. A pleasant rural location on the site of a former level crossing.
Railway type and traffic
Mostly FGW HSTs on Paddington - Bristol via Bath services. Some DMUs between Swindon and Westbury, plus a small amount of freight.
Environment
The end of a narrow rural lane. There are houses close by, also a small sewage works, but as the road goes no further than the now closed level crossing it is not exactly busy!
Road directions
From M4, Junction 17:
Take the B4122 past the council depot until you get to a T-junction. Turn right here (B4069) and follow for approx 2 miles. Turn left (signed Langley Burrell), then once past the pub (The Langley Tap) turn right into Crossing Lane. Follow this until you come to the railway.
Langley Burrell map co-ordinates
Take the B4122 past the council depot until you get to a T-junction. Turn right here (B4069) and follow for approx 2 miles. Turn left (signed Langley Burrell), then once past the pub (The Langley Tap) turn right into Crossing Lane. Follow this until you come to the railway.
Langley Burrell map co-ordinates
Parking
Plenty of parking right next to the former crossing. Avoid blocking the gate to the sewage works though.
Public transport
Train to Chippenham, then a local bus service. You may have to alight on the B4069 and walk around a mile, depending on route/frequency of buses.
Amenities
Langley Tap pub at end of lane, not tried it but looks pretty good. Serves food and Wadworth's beer.
Accommodation
The Langley Tap may have accommodation, otherwise B&B or Travel Inn in Chippenham.
Where on the map
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Langley Burrell general view map
Langley Burrell close up map
Multimap links
Langley Burrell on new multimap
Langley Burrell general view map
Langley Burrell close up map
Langley Burrell aerial view (where available)
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Photographic notes
Good for shots in either direction. Northbound better AM, southbound PM. Trains starting from Chippenham are working pretty hard against the gradient so could make good video. You may need a step or similar to get above the parapet of the bridge.
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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 © Matt Weston unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north
Fig 2 - Looking south
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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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