Calling all Harry Potter fans! The filming of the second and third Harry Potter movies, Harry Potter and the Chambers of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban took place in this area with the Hogwarts Express passing through the famous viaduct. Not only do Harry Potter fans from all over the world visit this place, but locals, travelers and photographers come to see the impressive steam train through their own eyes, too.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
Wide-angle lens (70mm)
How to get there
N56° 52' 34.2624"W5° 26' 01.9284"
This image of the The Jacobite Steam Train was taken from the Glenfinnan Viaduct View Point.
You can reach this destination by driving and then finding parking at the Glenfinnan Monument Parking near the visitor center (56.870799, -5.435245). From the parking lot, just follow the signs directly to the north-most view point. Please note that although the viewpoint is free to access, it does cost £3 to park, which is a direct contribution to the visitor center.
If you’re here to see the steam train, please aim to park the car half an hour before the train actually passes, otherwise, it can be near impossible to find a space.
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