Settle to Carlisle Railway

Horton-in-Ribblesdale Station

Horton station is the 'small' type of station building.Fortunes for the station have been varied with the station winning best kept station for 17 years running, then entering a period of decay before recently enjoying a full refurbishment making it one of the most attractive on the line with beautifully kept gardens.

Horton is ideally placed to explore the magnificent Three Peaks region of the Yorkshire Dales. Pen-y-Ghent, to the East is the smallest of the Three Peaks at 2272 ft and translates as 'hill of the winds'. Next in height is Ingleborough at 2373 ft and highest is Whernside at 2418 ft. It is possible to walk all Three Peaks in one day (24miles) as long as you are extremely well prepared.Please remember that the weather conditions can be completely different on the summit of the peaks to that of the base of the mountain. If you do intend to tackle the Three Peaks you can 'clock' in at the Pen-y-Ghent café and information point.

Alternatively there is much to be explored underground as this is an area rich in caves and potholes.Hull Pot, below Pen-y-Ghent and Alum Pot, above Selside are two of the better known ones and well worth a visit.

The mediaeval parish church in the village dates from the 15th Century but with many Norman features.

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