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Road directions
The nearest major road is the A36. Just north of where it passes beneath the GWML there is a turning to the west. Follow this beneath the railway and past Frome Market. After about three quarters of a mile, take a turning to the right (Pot Lane) signed for Berkley Marsh. This quickly takes you to the easternmost of the two overbridges. The next turning to the right (Kemp's Lane, then Berlkey Lane) leads to the westernmost bridge.
Parking
There is limited roadside parking adjacent both bridges. Tuck your vehicle well into the side as large agricultural vehicles use these lanes. There is a bit of lay-by at Pot Lane bridge, but it is often muddy and often blocked by fly-tipping. However, if you can park there, you can watch the line from the comfort of your car!
Public transport
There really isn't any public transport within walking range of this location so the only option would be a taxi from Frome station.
Amenities
There is a pub called the 'Frome Flyer' on the A361 about a mile from the location 'as the crow flies' - its part of a small industrial estate visible from the westernmost bridge.
Accommodation
The 'Frome Flyer' adjoins a Premier Inn which offers good, predictable, quality accommodation. Otherwise stay in Frome itself, or in Bath, about 40 minutes' drive away.
The line runs roughly north-east to south-west at Berkley. Both bridges offer (subject to vegetation growth) views in both directions from both sides of the line, so the location is usable pretty much through the day except mid-late afternoon when the sun aligns with the track. The Pot Lane bridge has the benefit of long views along the line to the east (which might be good for videos), plus a signal that helpfully indicates, by a flashing amber aspect, that the 'up' road is set towards Westbury at Fairwood Junction. Photos looking eastwards can be framed to include the famous Westbury White Horse and the chimney of Westbury Cement Works.
