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Road directions
There are no nearby motorways. From Oldham, take the A62 road towards Huddersfield. In Delph village, turn right onto the A6052. At the end of this road (near Saddleworth Viaduct), turn left onto the A670. After about ¼ mile, take the right fork (Huddersfield Rd.) towards Diggle Village. After about ¼ mile, turn right into Ward Lane, and continue until you reach the railway bridge. From Ashton Under Lyne, take the A670 through Uppermill, then proceed as above. From Huddersfield, take the A62 towards Oldham, then fork left into Huddersfield Road towards Diggle village, then turn left into Ward Lane.
Parking
Park in the road near the bridge, but avoid causing obstructions to other traffic.
Public transport
On weekdays, there is an hourly bus service (184) from Manchester, Oldham and Greenfield station to Diggle (Old Station). An additional hourly service 184 buses run between Manchester, Oldham and Huddersfield through Diggle village, about ½ mile from this location. Note however that the majority of service 184 buses terminate at Uppermill, so be careful to check the bus destination. Alight in Diggle Village (Huddersfield Road) and walk along Ward Lane. Alternatively, walk along canal towpath from Station Road near Diggle Old Station (about 5 minutes). See the Greater Manchester PTE website for public transport information in the area, including links to downloadable bus /rail maps (the Oldham area covers this location)
Amenities
There are none in the immediate area. There are limited shopping facilities in nearby Diggle village, otherwise you need to go to Uppermill, about 1½ miles away.
The line runs approximately SSW to NNE at this location, and for much of the day it is best for photographing trains heading towards Manchester. There are 2 possibilities here, the Ward Lane bridge near Diggle Junction Signal Box, and a footbridge about 200 yards on the Manchester (south) side of the road bridge, reached from a path leading from the towpath of the nearby canal. The footbridge probably provides better views for photography . In addition, dependent on the extent of vegetation growth each year, there may be photographic opportunities from the canal tow path.
