Settle to Carlisle Railway

Kirkby Stephen Station

Kirkby Stephen is the first station in the beautiful lush Eden Valley after the line descends from its highest point at Ais Gill (1169ft above sea level).The station itself is situated up the hill and well over a mile from the town itself.On a clear day there are magnificent views across Mallerstang and Wild Boar Fell, the Howgills and the distant Lakeland Fells.As with many stations on the line, the weather can be very severe so you are advised to remember this if you intend alighting from the train during Winter. The area outside the station has poor lighting and can be very dark.

The station building is a wonderful example of Midland Railway architecture at its best, and was the only station on the line to have the luxury of a first class waiting room.As with many of the station areas, many of the buildings you see in the immediate vicinity were constructed by the railway company.

Just south of Kirkby Stephen station you can see the picturesque Norman ruins of Pendragon Castle.Named after Uther Pendragon the castle is supposed to be birthplace of his son, King Arthur.Lady Anne Clifford restored the castle in the 1660's.

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