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Road directions
There is no road access to either of these bridges. It is recommended that you park near the station, then walk (see public transport, below). Access to the station is by a minor road off the B6521, which links the A6187 / A625 (east of Hathersage) with the A623 near Eyam.
Parking
Use on-street parking near the station.
Public transport
By rail to the station by local services from Manchester Piccadilly or Sheffield. On leaving the platform, head towards the bridge adjacent to the tunnel mouth, then turn left onto a minor road which heads north, away from the railway for about 50 yards, until it curves west and runs roughly parallel to the railway. Soon after passing a small church (Padley Chapel), a path heads south to Bridge No. 12. Walking time about 7 to 10 minutes. To reach Bridge No. 13, ignore the path to Bridge 12, and continue uphill on the main path for about another ¼ mile. After the path starts to become almost level, a poorly defined footpath leads downhill diagonally across a field towards the bridge. Walking time about 12 to 15 minutes.
Amenities
None at either bridge. There is a small cafe near the station.
Photographic notes
At Bridge No.12, the sun is best placed for eastbound trains until early afternoon, and then for westbound trains until mid-afternoon. Bridge No. 13 is in shade for most of the day, and photography is probably best on a brightish, but cloudy day.
