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On the 1st of May 1876 the first passenger train steamed along the Settle-Carlisle
Railway. It will celebrate it's 135th anniversary in
2011, and the route is still considered to be one of
England's most scenic and beautiful railway journeys.
For further pages of information, and images of each
individual station; click on the link below, or
the map on the left.
* Carlisle
* Armathwaite
* Lazonby
* Langwathby
* Appleby
* Kirkby Stephen
* Garsdale Head
* Dent
* Ribblehead & Museum
* Horton in Ribblesdale
* Settle
* Viaducts & Miscellaneous
During the 72 miles between Settle and Carlisle there
are 20 major viaducts and 14 tunnels, all built by thousands
of 'navvies'.
The journey from Settle to Carlisle passes through lowland
valleys and climbs to the dramatic landscape of the
Pennines.
Stations en-route are Horton, Ribblehead, Dent, Garsdale,
Kirkby Stephen, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Langwathby,
Lazonby, and Armathwaite.
Ribblehead Viaduct is the most famous and well photographed
point along the line. Standing 105 feet above 'Batty
Moss', it has 24 arches, and has been completely renovated.
Ais Gill summit is the highest point at 1169 feet above
sea level.
For more information on this spectacular railway visit
www.settle-carlisle.co.uk
Guided Walks take place from selected stations.
Single, Return and 3 Day Freedom Tickets are available
Residents close to the lines are eligible to purchase
a Dales Railcard, allowing one third off the cost of
local rail travel.
Railcards are available from Settle, Appleby, Skipton,
and Carlisle (proof of identity is required). |
