| Ampthill Tunnels
Written by Carlos Ferran - 10 May 2014 |
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From the A6, take the B530 to Millbrook Road. Take a left then continue until you cross over a bridge, that is the Midland main line. Continue about 1/4 mile until you see a dirt track to the left. Turn and follow the dirt road until you see a green bridge (caution, this road is riddled with potholes be careful when driving on it). Park up. This is the place.
There's an abundance of parking available at this location. In fact there's a nice place to tuck your car in, out of sight and not block anything. There's an access gate used by Network Rail, so just make sure you are clear of it.
You can try and see if there are any amenities in Millbrook, otherwise, the nearest place would be in Flitwick.
The place is better suited for shots on cloudy days or during the summer months since the tunnels are to the south. There are trees on all sides so shadows can cast a problem on sunny days. Centenary can also pose an interesting challenge, but thankfully, this area have proper spacing so photography is easier. It's highly suggested you bring some steps so you have an easier time looking over the fence. If you don't have steps, that's ok, the fence is low enough to where you can see over it in a few places. Since this area is so quiet, videography is ideal.
