A walk along the Watercress line, Hampshire.

On a chilly Sunday afternoon and needing to take the dog for a walk we decided to take a trip to The Watercress Line and walk the footpath that runs along side the tracks starting at Ropley station.

There is always plenty to see with lots of locos and some wonderful countryside to take in.
Jump to Muddy boots Jump to Across the country side Jump to Looking across to the hills Jump to Somewhere to rest Jump to Bittern Jump to Lord Nelson Jump to Bittern in the station Jump to Waiting to leave Jump to Loco yard
Muddy boots

Muddy boots

In the muddy field by Ropley station stands one of the many cows that graze it although there was more mud than grass but they had plenty of hay to chew on.

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Across the country side

Across the country side

Walking from the station further up the footpath towards Alresford and the views across the fields unfolds.

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Looking across to the hills

Looking across to the hills

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Somewhere to rest

Somewhere to rest

Back at Ropley station and one of the period lamp posts with a bench for you to rest on whilst watching the locos chuff in and out of the stations.

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Bittern

Bittern

En-route from Alton to Alresford.
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Lord Nelson

Lord Nelson

This is loco 850 Lord Nelson which is now on loan to the Watercress Line.

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Bittern in the station

Bittern in the station

Last train being pulled back by Bittern towards Alton.
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Waiting to leave

Waiting to leave

The footplate of Bittern looking busy with activity.

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Loco yard

Loco yard

One of the nice things about the loco yard at Ropley is that you can walk round and get up close to all the engines in the yard.

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