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Ribblehead Viaduct
39 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Andrea
March 3, 2021
This is our family favourite, we love this place!! 19th-century railway viaduct noted for its photogenic span of 24 stone arches. Michael Portillo filmed there during one of his famous Railways Travel. 78 miles from Avalon Lodge. Address: Low Sleights Rd, Carnforth LA6 3AU
Polly
November 8, 2021
Ribblehead viaduct is undoubtedly the most impressive structure on the Settle-Carlisle Railway. Hundreds of railway builders (“navvies”) lost their lives building the line, from a combination of accidents, fights, and smallpox outbreaks. In particular, building the Ribblehead (then Batty Moss) viaduct, with its 24 massive stone arches 104 feet (32 metres) above the moor, caused such loss of life that the railway paid for an expansion of the local graveyard. Memorials along the line, especially those at St Mary’s Church Outhgill and St Leonards’ Church, Chapel-le-dale commemorate the lives of some of the men who died building the line. Worth a visit to The Station pub for food and drink after a walk.
Ribblehead viaduct is undoubtedly the most impressive structure on the Settle-Carlisle Railway. Hundreds of railway builders (“navvies”) lost their lives building the line, from a combination of accidents, fights, and smallpox outbreaks. In particular, building the Ribblehead (then Batty Moss) viad…
Emma
August 12, 2021
Stunning bridge. Fantastic views and drive from Reeth. Walks in the area
Kathryn
July 30, 2021
Take the Settle-Carlisle train from Gargrave sit on the right hand side and enjoy a fabulous journey through stunning countryside up to Carlisle. Enjoy wandering, lunch at The White Duke then catch the train back!
Ellie
May 5, 2021
An historic viaduct popular with train enthusiasts
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Location
Low Sleights Road
Carnforth, England