Abandoned village of Thorns
Wednesday 9th September
Full day free event
Something for everyone!
Cafe and visitor centre open 9am – 4pm
Exhibits displayed 11am – 3pm including engineering drawings from the S&C railway build . (Originals at Dales country museum Hawes)
11.15 Introduction and talk
11am- 3pm Discuss the railway here at Ribblehead and the viaduct build and restoration with our team.
Walk. Meet in station yard 12noon
6 m walk to Thorns crossing the shanty site, passing Runscar and Thistle caves. This limestone area hides a shallow labyrinth of cave systems . Reach Thorns via a pack horse bridge, experience the changes to life and the landscape for drovers and the small hamlet of Thorns with the coming of the railway. Return over the shanty site tramways passing the iconic Ribblehead viaduct.
Return in time for refreshment and train home. Details on joining our walks can be found in our leaflet.
Station yard tour and history 1pm
Northern trains 4.15pm to Leeds, 4.35pm to Carlisle. Check before travelling.
