Viewpoints · South Wales
Bittern Hide
Bittern Hide is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Alan Richards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Tondu · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bittern Hide is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.5428°, -3.6227°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Bittern Line is a railway branch line in Norfolk, England, that links Norwich to Sheringham. It passes through the Broads on its route to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the north Norfolk coast. It is named after the bittern, a rare bird found in the reedy wetlands of Norfolk. The line is 30 miles 22 chains (48.7 km) in length and there are 10 stations. It is part of Network Rail Strategic Route 7, SRS 07.11, and is classified as a rural line. Passenger services are operated by Greater Anglia, which also manages all of the stations.
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Background
History
The line was granted permission in 1864 and the first stretch was opened between Norwich and in 1874 by the East Norfolk Railway. It was extended to Cromer by 1877 before being extended to in 1877, using a section of the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway line. From the early twentieth century until the end of steam services, in 1962, the Great Eastern Railway operated coastal holiday services from London Liverpool Street under names such as the Norfolk Coast Express and The Broadsman. The remainder of the line was listed for closure in 1967 but survived the proposal after being declined by the Secretary of State for Transport. The Bittern Line Partnership was set up by Norfolk County…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5428, -3.6227
- District
- Bridgend
- Parish
- Llangynwyd Lower
- Postcode
- CF32 0EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgend
- Nearest railway station
- Tondu — 2 km
- Opening
- 1874–77
Sources
- osm: n5308313621 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Bittern Line (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bittern Hide?
- Bittern Hide is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF32 0EL), in the parish of Llangynwyd Lower.
- Who owns Bittern Hide?
- Bittern Hide is owned by Network Rail.
- Is Bittern Hide free to visit?
- Yes, Bittern Hide is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bittern Hide?
- The nearest railway station is Tondu, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF32 0EL.