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Road directions
On the A5, take the exit sign posted for Denbigh North and Caldecotte, also signed posted for the A4146. Take the 3rd exit on the roundabout, from the south, or 1st from the north, and continue eastwards along the H10 "Bletcham Way". At the first roundabout, named "Walton Park", head straight across. At the second roundabout, head straight across again (this has V11, "Tongwell Street", heading north from it). At the end of H10 is another roundabout, take the 2nd exit, south, along Britten Grove. Take the 3rd right, along Boyce Crescent and follow this road round, until Davenport Lea. Park somewhere near Davenport Lea, although not in the road itself, and walk the length of Davenport road. At the end of this road is a cycle way (or Red Route), turn right/south along this clearly marked path and within minutes you will reach the gates across the line.
Parking
There is no official parking in the area, but free on-street parking is available, although it's probably best to stick to the bigger roads, Boyce Crescent for example, rather than the little side roads.
Public transport
The nearest station is Woburn Sands which is served by hourly tains from Bedford and Bletchley. Due to the roundabout route by road needed to reach the location this walk will take about 25 minutes.
MK Metro service 8 operates every 30 minutes from Milton Keynes station to Bletchley via Bittern Grove in Old Farm Park. You can then walk via Bittern Grove to access the footpath. Note you need the service 8 that goes to Bletchley: alternate journeys serve Woburn Sands and do not serve Old Farm Park.
Amenities
There is a local centre in Old Farm Pack, along Britten Grove, which includes a Tesco Metro. There are many varied shops in the centre of Milton Keynes, and both Bletchley and Milton Keynes stations have several shops.
The Bedford Bletchley line is running mainly east-west, but slightly south-east to north-west at this point. Photography is probably best in the morning for east bound traffic, and best in the afternoon for west bound traffic. The trees to the north can make a nice backdrop, but the trees to the south block the weak winter light - so this location is probably better in the summer months. The line is very straight here in towards the east, with a sharp curve to the west. Standing behind the gate to the south of the line affords views in either direction, but you are slightly below the line, which suits some people's style of photography, others may wish to either bring steps, or carefully balance on the gates.
