Footsteps in Time with Kirkby Stephen East (KSE)
A special event to celebrate the 150th year of the Settle-Carlisle line
Free event, everyone welcome
Come by train to Kirkby Stephen. Meet at 9.30 in the station yard to walk to Stainmore KSE. There is limited parking at KSE. Walkwear required. Further information in our leaflet from stations along the line.
Welcome refreshments
Heritage project explained
Platform museum experience
Steam train ride
Signal box visit
Cafe with light snacks
There’s an optional 4m circular walk along the old line and the Podgill and Merrygill viaducts, built in 1861. Max 7 miles total.
Return trains: Leeds 14.26 (15.47 walkers). Return trains: Carlisle 15.01.
(Photos credits KSE volunteers: Ian Cawthorne, John Higgins, Mark Fielding, John Hunt)
