Location notes
Grendon is a small village in northern Warwickshire. The 4 tracked West Coast Main Line runs past here. The location itself is known by many as Grendon, although perhaps Dordon Hall Farm is perhaps a better description.
Railway type and traffic
Lots of Virgin Pendolinos, but little else on the passenger front.
However, a good variety of freight can be seen at the location, including frequent EWS, Freightliner and DRS operations.
However, a good variety of freight can be seen at the location, including frequent EWS, Freightliner and DRS operations.
Environment
The location itself is a footbridge between fields in quiet countryside.
Road directions
The location is just off the A5 between Nuneaton and Tamworth, and is close to Junction 10 of the M42. From there, take the A5 towards Nuneaton.
You will soon come to the village of Dordon. At the first roundabout you come to, take a left into Long Street, and then take the first right immediately after the church on your right-hand side. Continue on this road, which transforms from Church Road into Dunns Lane. When you reach the junction, take a left, and park up! You will then need to cross the field to the footbridge.
Grendon, Dordon Hall Farm map co-ordinates
You will soon come to the village of Dordon. At the first roundabout you come to, take a left into Long Street, and then take the first right immediately after the church on your right-hand side. Continue on this road, which transforms from Church Road into Dunns Lane. When you reach the junction, take a left, and park up! You will then need to cross the field to the footbridge.
Grendon, Dordon Hall Farm map co-ordinates
Parking
There is room to park a couple of cars by some gates on the left hand side of the road.
Please be careful as not to obstruct the gates
If you have to park elsewhere, it is advised that you get off the road as much as possible, as wide farm machinery use the narrow lanes frequently.... You have been warned!
You can also continue past this point, and take a right down Sandy Way Lane. At the end of this road, you are literally crossing the railway, and you would need to turn right. Be very careful, as this is a very dangerous junction as you can`t see far in either direction...... There is a public footpath on the right hand side that cuts through the field, but park as much off the road as you can.
Please be careful as not to obstruct the gates
If you have to park elsewhere, it is advised that you get off the road as much as possible, as wide farm machinery use the narrow lanes frequently.... You have been warned!
You can also continue past this point, and take a right down Sandy Way Lane. At the end of this road, you are literally crossing the railway, and you would need to turn right. Be very careful, as this is a very dangerous junction as you can`t see far in either direction...... There is a public footpath on the right hand side that cuts through the field, but park as much off the road as you can.
Amenities
There is nothing in the immediate vicinity, but there are numerous pubs, 'truck' stops and cafe`s up and down the length of the A5, and you would not have to drive far to find something!
Where on the map
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Photographic notes
Light is generally good from Lunchtime onwards, initially favoring southbound workings, and later northbound trains as the evening arrives.... Unless, of course, it`s cloudy!
Shots can be had from the base of the footbridge, although as can be seen in the pictures, not all of them are favorable! The best shots at this location are obtainable if you walk a few yards down the edge of the fields.
If you do find this information useful then please feel free to mention how you 'found' the location on your website or magazine submission.
Shots can be had from the base of the footbridge, although as can be seen in the pictures, not all of them are favorable! The best shots at this location are obtainable if you walk a few yards down the edge of the fields.
If you do find this information useful then please feel free to mention how you 'found' the location on your website or magazine submission.
Offical Guidelines for Railway Enthusiasts
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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 © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north west
Fig 2 - Looking south east
Fig 3 - Looking south east
Fig 4 - Looking south east
Fig 5 - Looking north west
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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 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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