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Road directions
From Dorridge railway station go uphill and turn into Dorridge Road. Then, turn right into Weston Close and follow the road round. The footbridge is accessable via a path on the left between some trees.
Parking
Limited parking is available on West Close. However, it is advisable to use the car park at Dorridge railway station which is under a 5 minute walk away.
Public transport
There is a regular train service to Dorridge from Worcester and Kidderminster (via Birmingham Snow Hill.) The station is also served by trains from Leamington Spa, Banbury and London Marylebone in the South. Buses 40A, 40C and 150 (Travel West Midlands) operate between Solihul and Dorridge railway stations.
Amenities
The nearest toilets are located at Dorridge railway station. There is a fish and chip shop opposite the railway station. Takeaways, shops and pubs are available in the village.
Accommodation
The nearest hotel is: The Forest Hotel, 25 Station Approach, Dorridge, B93 8JA (Tel: 01564 772 120.) Accommodation is also available to suit most budgets in Birmingham (25 minutes away by train.)
The railway line runs roughly in a North West to South East direction. While trees are visible on both sides of the line, the location allows plenty of light. Therefore, provided the sun is taken into account, good shots can be obtained in both directions. However, shots of northbound trains are better in the evening. Looking North West, good views of the station with the 4-tracks curving round can be obtained. From the South East, the line is relatively straight and excellent shots of trains crossing tracks are availble. Colour light signals warn of approaching trains in both directions on the mainline, although not of trains using the station avoiding line in the down (Birmingham) direction.
