TS1103 Cuckoo Lane, Strumpshaw - Trainspots Mobile (Ver 2.60 )
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Written by Sam Tanner - 20 Jun 2009
last update by Paul Cox - 19 Aug 2009
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Road directions
Turn right from the A47 onto Cucumber Lane towards Brundall. Once in Brundall, follow the road to your left onto The Street. Follow this, passing under the Norwich - Great Yarmouth line. A short distance after this, the road will sweep left. Cuckoo Lane is just after this on your left hand side. Caution should be used on Cuckoo Lane itself. The road is a very narrow single track with raised embankments. Once the brow of the hill is reached though, you will be fine.
Parking
Just before the bridge from the directions above, there is a lay-by/field entrance. Parking here is fine.
Public transport
Walking only takes about 10-20 minutes. From the station, head into Brundall and onto The Street. Follow the road directions from here.
The 17A passes here Lingwood in the eastern direction and South Tuckswood on return, this also passes the Norwich Thorpe Rail station.
Amenities
No toilets in the immediate area. At least one pub is available in Strumpshaw. Usual amenities in Brundall as well as Strumpshaw.
Accommodation
Accomodation is available in Brundall, Strumpshaw, Acle etc..
A quick search on the Norfolk Broads website should yield a few results.
Railway Gen Group
Anglia Gen
Photographic notes
Up to 11:00 is your best bet for services towards Great Yarmouth. After 13:00 is best for services towards Norwich. The 2-hour gap is a little indifferent.
Due to the elevated nature on the bridge, it is possible to avoid the worst of the sun glare if your shooting in sunny conditions facing Norwich, but be prepared for some post session editing of your shots.
For videos: Perfectly fine. As mentioned previously, the traffic is sparse. Start filming early for services from Norwich, particularly the Brush Type 4 drags and the RHTT. The gradient will provide some good audio.
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