Location notes
A small swing bridge over the Caledonian Canal (Leading to Loch Ness). There is a foot path leading across the line on the eastern side of the bridge.
Railway type and traffic
Passenger traffic is in the shape of Scotrail units such as 158s, there is also charter traffic hauled by the occasional 37 or 67.
Freight is infrequent but is usually 66s hauled on the Georgemas Junction - Mossend enterprise.
Freight is infrequent but is usually 66s hauled on the Georgemas Junction - Mossend enterprise.
Environment
On the outskirts of Inverness, next to the Beauly Firth. So very open to the elements.
Road directions
Follow the signs for Beauly and Fort William out of Inverness. These will guide you on to the A862. The location is just after left turn. Park you car and follow the foot path across the Lock gates to the swing bridge.
Inverness, Clachnaharry Sea Lock map co-ordinates
Inverness, Clachnaharry Sea Lock map co-ordinates
Parking
Roadside parking on the A862
Amenities
DR
There is a Pub on the main street in Clachnaharry which had a beer garden right beside the Railway.
There is a Pub on the main street in Clachnaharry which had a beer garden right beside the Railway.
Where on the map
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Streetmap links
Inverness, Clachnaharry Sea Lock general view map
Inverness, Clachnaharry Sea Lock close up map
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Inverness, Clachnaharry Sea Lock general view map
Inverness, Clachnaharry Sea Lock close up map
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Inverness, Clachnaharry Sea Lock
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Helpful location information
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Photographic notes
Any train crossing the bridge is subject to a permanent speed restriction of about 5mph so nothing will be speeding past, that said the trains will accelerate once they have cleared the bridge and take the curve into Inverness. The sun should be bang on the nose during summer mornings, becoming back lit after about lunchtime. A pair of steps is helpful to provide some elevation at the location.
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Offical Guidelines for Railway Enthusiasts
British Transport Police Guidelines for rail enthusiaist
Network Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
ATOC/National Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
If you see anything suspicious the British Transport Police can be contacted on their crime telephone number:
0800 405040
Help all us railway enthusiasts get a better name by helping the British Transport Police catch the cable thief's and vandals.
Network Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
ATOC/National Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
If you see anything suspicious the British Transport Police can be contacted on their crime telephone number:
0800 405040
Help all us railway enthusiasts get a better name by helping the British Transport Police catch the cable thief's and vandals.
Links to photographs at this location
Ewan's Railway Photos - Kyle to GreenloaningJames Watson's Gallery-Clachnaharry Track Renewals
General views - All photographs © Marcus Dawson unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking west
Fig 2 - Looking west - Photo by Ewan Tait
Fig 3 - Looking west - Photo by Ewan Tait
Fig 4 - Looking east - Photo by Ewan Tait
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The information on these pages is supplied for the benefit of railway enthusiasts who carry out a harmless hobby, and through the medium of photography and video, actually promote the railway industry. Railway enthusiasts can also act as eyes and ears against railway vandalism, and as such should surely be encouraged to do so by the supply of adequate information such as is found on this website.
This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavor to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window.
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