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Settle to Carlisle Railway

Produced : May 2004

On the 1st of May 1876 the first passenger train steamed along the Settle-Carlisle Railway. Recently it celebrated it's 130th anniversary in 2006, 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.


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).

 

Montage a' la CF

Appleby Station Settle StationSettle Station

 

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Links

Official Site
Great Railway Journeys
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Pages & Pictures by CragFace


 

Settle

Horton-in-Ribblesdale

Ribblesdale

Dent

Garsdale Head

Kirkby Stephen

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Appleby-in-Westmorland

Langwathby

Lazonby

Armathwaite

Carlisle

Ribblehead Viaduct

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Carlisle Station Armathwaite Station Link Lazonby Station Link Langwathby Station Link Appleby-in-Westmorland Link Kirkby Stephen Station Link Garsdale Head Station Link Dent Station Link Ribblehead Station & Museum Link Horton Station Link Settle Station Link VIADUCTS VIADUCTS