Location notes
This rural location is just to the south of the busy town of Ryde. The Isands electrified line between Ryde Pier and Shnaklin runns through here.
Railway type and traffic
The line currently operates half a dozen class 483 units which were converted from ex 1938 underground stock in 1988. There are 2 trains in each direction every hour, generally in 20 and 40 minute intervals.
Environment
This location is an over bridge, and is surrounded by fields and woodland.
Road directions
From Ryde, head south on the A3055 As you leave the town, you will see a garden centre to your right, and a large (currently being expanded) superstore on the left. Keep going on the A3055, and you will soon reach the woods. You need to take a right down 'Harding Shute' and the location is the bridge that crosses the railway.
Isle of Wight, Whitefield Wood map co-ordinates
Isle of Wight, Whitefield Wood map co-ordinates
Parking
Park as much off the road as you can There is a good location to park further down the road on the left hand side, just past the farm buildings which are on the right.
Amenities
Nothing at the location, but the previously mentioned garden centre could be useful. There is also a nearby superstore. Ryde town centre itself should cater for most needs!
Where on the map
Sun Compass
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Streetmap links
Isle of Wight, Whitefield Wood general view map
Isle of Wight, Whitefield Wood close up map
Multimap links
Isle of Wight, Whitefield Wood on new multimap
Isle of Wight, Whitefield Wood general view map
Isle of Wight, Whitefield Wood close up map
Isle of Wight, Whitefield Wood aerial view (where available)
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Isle of Wight, Whitefield Wood
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Helpful location information
Railway Gen Group
Photographic notes
There is a public footpath behind the farm buildings which takes you into the field which runs alongside the line, but no shots are obtainable here.
Shots can be had in both directions, but the shot of choice is a telephoto shot of southbound workings in the afternoon, preferably in the summer when the shadows are not long.
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 in both directions, but the shot of choice is a telephoto shot of southbound workings in the afternoon, preferably in the summer when the shadows are not long.
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
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 © Jason Rodhouse unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north east
A standard view from the bridge, but in the morning when the light is hopeless.
Fig 2 - Looking north east - Image © Victoria Rodhouse
Demonstrates how troublesome the lineside trees can be...... But this should be ok on a summers evening.
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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.
Please enjoy this guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
