Free full day event: ARMATHWAITE
Wednesday 12th August 2026
Arrive Armathwaite station 10.15
Take a guided tour of the historic church of Christ & St Mary’s.
Continue into the pretty village of Armathwaite or join the 7 mile circular walk from the church at 11.30. (Coombs wood, Vista Benchmark, River Eden, Ainstable and distant views reaching Solway Firth and Dry Beck viaduct). Return approximately 14.30.
There will be exhibits in the waiting room 12.00 -14.00 including prints of rare engineering drawings from the line (courtesy of Dales Country Museum, Hawes). Finally step into the Armathwaite museum signal box 14.00-16.00
Return trains to Leeds 15.05 and 16.32. Train to Carlisle 15.43. Check trains before travelling.
Please note that the road to the station is steep and there are wooden steps into the signal box. All welcome. Unfortunately we cannot take dogs or children on our walks.
For additional information on joining our events; please see our leaflet available at stations along the line.
