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From the M5 Junction 25:Take the last exit at the roundabout onto the A358. At the next roundabout take the first exit onto the A38 signposted Taunton. Keep on the A38 for until the next roundabout - take the 3rd exit onto Obridge Viaduct. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit signposted Minehead. Continue onto the A358 for 2 miles until you reach a roundabout - cross the roundabout taking the 2nd exit before reaching a second roundabout, here take the 1st exit signed B3277 Norton Fitzwarren. Continue to follow the road for about 1 mile then turn left into Station Road - follow the road to the end.

There is space to park at the end of Station Road - please park considerately. Access to the bridge is via the newly built housing estate - 3 minute walk or the existing footpath adjacent to the railway line which is to the left of Station Road if you are looking towards the railway line.

There are frequent bus services to Norton Fitzwarren from Taunton - service 25 runs every 60 minutes from Taunton station bridge Northbound bus stop and stops on the main B3277 outside the Co-op. Return buses can be caught from the stop opposite the Co-op back to Taunton station.

Nearby facilities include a Co-op and a fish & chip shop. In Norton Fitzwarren there is also a local pub all within 10 minutes walk of the footbridge.

A clear view of both up and down trains - in clear sunshine mid day around 12:30 is the best time to get trains in both directions.

Taunton, 40 Steps
Taunton, Allerford Level Crossing
WSR, Bishops Lydeard Station