Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is Lakeland's oldest line, dating from 1875. It operates regular steam trains along the 7-mile, 15-inch gauge miniature railway, through the pleasant Lake District countryside, with outstanding views that cannot be seen by road. The line runs between Ravenglass, on the Cumbrian Coast, to Dalegarth in the Esk valley, close to the foot of Hardknott Pass. Among the amazing fleet of locomotives is 'River Irt', the oldest working 15" gauge steam engine in the world. With the railway's large fleet of open, covered or enclosed carriages, whatever the weather, your visit to the line (affectionately known to the locals as 'La'al Ratty') will be an enjoyable one! Be sure to make this unique experience part of your visit to England's Lake District!
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| Main information telephone number: | 01229 717171 | |||
| Steam trains operating regularly? | Yes | |||
| Diesel trains operating regularly? | Yes - most operating days | |||
| Main Station/Centre Address: | Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway |
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| Other Stations: | Muncaster Mill, Miteside Halt, Murthwaite Halt, Irton Road, Eskdale Green, Fisherground, Beckfoot Halt, Dalegarth |
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| Web-site address: | www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk | |||
| Length of line: | 7 miles | |||
| Ample car parking is available adjacent to the stations at Ravenglass and Dalegarth; there is a charge of £ 3.00 per car per day. | ||||
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| Standard Ticket Prices (other fares and restrictions apply on Special Event days, including Santa Specials): | ||||
| Adult Day Rover: | £10.20 | Adult Single: | £ 6.00 | |
| Child (age 5 - 15) Day Rover: | £ 5.20 | Child Single: | £ 3.00 | |
| Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) Day Rover : | £26.00 | Infant (0 - 4), any journey: | Free | |
| Dog ticket (any journey): | £ 1.00 | |||
| Cycle ticket (any journey): | £ 3.00 | N.B. - cyles MUST be pre-booked | ||
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| Operating Dates (click on a coloured date to display the timetable for that date): | ||||
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| Catering facilities available: - | ||||
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JAN'S CATERING, RAVENGLASS - a range of hot and cold meals, drinks and snacks, plus ice cream, are available. Prices - Not yet available.
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FELLBITES CAFE, DALEGARTH - a range of light meals and snacks are available. Ice cream also on sale. Prices - not yet available. |
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| PICNIC FACILITIES are available on site at Ravenglass and Dalegarth | ||||
| FACILITIES FOR DISABLED VISITORS and FAMILIES WITH PRAMS OR PUSHCHAIRS: | ||||
Specially adapted coaches are available for use by those with mobility difficulties. Families with pushchairs are requested to fold them up before boarding the trains. Disabled toilets are available at Ravenglass and Dalegarth stations. |
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| FAMILY FACILITIES: | ||||
| Baby changing facilities are available at Ravenglass and Dalegarth. A play area is available at Ravenglass. A children's scratchcard quiz is issued free with every child or infant ticket. | ||||
| OTHER FACILITIES: | ||||
Small gift shops are available at Ravenglass and Dalegarth. On operating days, a small railway museum is normally open at Ravenglass. Camping coaches are available for hire by the week in the holiday season. The railway's own pub, The Ratty Arms, is situated at Ravenglass. |
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PRESERVEDRAILWAYS.ORG.UK REVIEW: The review for this line will be listed shortly.
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| PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS | ||||
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway station is immediately adjacent to the Network Rail station, situated on the Cumbrian Coast line between Barrow-in-Furness and Carlisle. |
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