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Armathwaite

A charming village station nestled among wooded hills. Surrounded by woods and the Eden Gorge this charming tranquil station tells stories of Victorian travel and the Original station building, built from red sandstone, is now a private house.

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Points of Interest:

  • Heritage Midland Railway Signal Box dated: Open most Sundays. The Signal Box closed in 1983 and in 1992 restored the box as a visitor attraction.
  • Walk down into the village, visit the local church of Christ and St Mary built in 1402 and admire the stained glass windows created by Edward Burne Jones.
  • Explore the riverside walks on the banks of the River Eden. The river is renowned for Salmon Fishing and in the mid-1900s fish would be caught in the river and transported by rail to London.

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Walkers on the Settle-Carlisle Line

Guided Walks

FREE guided walks for varying levels from stations on the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle Line – no need for a car and no need to book – just meet us at the station!

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group visits

Why not plan a visit with your friends, organisation, community group or school party along the line?

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on-train guides

A dedicated team of on train guides travel with pre-booked groups describing the stunning scenery along the line along with all the wonderful facts & figures you always wanted to know about the Settle-Carlisle Railway.

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footsteps in time

Explore, discover, relax and enjoy the magic of Ribblehead. We welcome railway enthusiasts, historians, walkers, the photographer, the geologist, the botanist, the cake eater and anyone looking for a great day out.

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