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Road directions
From the M1, Junction 13: Exit the motorway and head north on the A421 and turn right along Highfield Road just after entering Bogborough village (just after the 50mph speed limit signs). Follow this road around and at the mini-roundabout turn right, and follow the road into a small parking area adjacent to the playground. There are further parking spaces at the other end of Ridgway Road. Once parked at the playground, follow the well marked footpath past the edge of the warehouses (and not between), until you come to the end of the warehouses and a crossroads of footpaths. Take the right hand path and follow this up the bank, continue between the low fences (protecting the newly planted trees), until you come to a private road that connects the farm (over the bridge), to the A421. Walk along the road until you reach the bridge. Don't be tempted to drive along the road as this is private road, and the farmer is no friend of railway enthusiasts.
Parking
Park either on Ridgway Road, or in the small car park at either end of this road. It's also possible to walk from Lidlington following the footpaths, which might be a safer place to park ones car.
Public transport
By far the easiest way to this location is to use the rail service from either Bletchley or Bedford and alight at either Ridgmont station or Lidlington. There is a footpath through the middle of the business park adjacent to Ridgmont station, that will bring you to the playground / car park mentioned above.
Amenities
There is a row of local shops just off the A421 in the village itself.
The bridge is quite high over the line, and serves a farm on the southern side of the line. The line to the west is quite overgrown by trees and curves somewhat, but the view to the east is clear of trees and straight for quite a while.
