A new mobile site has been ceated. Whilst this page will remain you may find Trainspots mobile better suited to a smart phone.

Follow directions for Townsendfold Once parked, walk south (away from signal box following the line) through the grounds and to the right of K-Steels then follow the path left to the railway crossing. It will take 5 minutes or so.

Do not park in either the K-Steels or Rossendale Combining car parks as you might just get locked in!!
During The week parking may be limited by HGVs although using a bit of common sense there isn’t usually a problem. Weekends are usually fine.

Local bus services from Rawtenstall to Bury or Bolton (ask for the stop before the Whitchaff Inn pub) also probably only a £3.00 journey by taxi from Asda in Rawtenstall or walk able in about 25 minutes from Rawtenstall either by road or via the River trail.

Local Pub, The Whitchaff Inn on the Main Road. No other shops or amenities.

Good shots in both directions here and pretty good for videoing Southbound (to Bury) trains. Some of the best shots are not from the crossing but on the trackside - if you’re going to go trackside wear high visibility clothing, keep your wits about you and acknowledge the train where possible. It is worth noting that Southbound (to Bury) trains are usually under power but will be coasting Northbound (to Rawtenstall).

ELR, Irwell Vale South
ELR, Irwell Vale Station
ELR, Townsendfold Crossing