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Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Ravenglass, Cumbria

'La'al Ratty' - a 15-inch-gauge heritage steam railway (150 years old in 2026) running 7 miles from the coast to Dalegarth at the foot of England's highest mountains.

Official website Directions Where to stay

Mooch tip Get off at Dalegarth for Stanley Ghyll waterfall and Boot village.

Visiting

Opening times
Seasonal timetable; special Santa and winter trains
How long to allow
2-4 hours
Best time to go
Sunny days in open carriages
Accessibility
Accessible carriages available - book ahead

Getting there

Address
Ravenglass Station, Main Street, CA18 1SW
Parking
Car park at Ravenglass station
Nearest station
Ravenglass (Cumbrian Coast line, same site)
Other ways
Combined Northern rail tickets available

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