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The
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
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"The
most beautiful train journey in England"
The
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, or "La'al Ratty" as it
affectionately known, was opened in 1875 to bring ion ore
from Eskdale to the Furness Railway at Ravenglass.
The line was purchased by a preservation society and
converted to a narrow gauge of 15 inches.
The railway carries passengers from the old Roman port
of Ravenglass seven miles along the Eskdale Valley to
Eskdale (Dalegarth).
Trains are hauled by either steam or diesel engines.
The
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Company Limited,
Ravenglass,
Cumbria,
Tel: 01229 717171
Fax: 01229 717011
www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk |
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Muncaster
Castle |
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"Alive
for all ages"
The castle, beloved home of the Penningtons since the beginning of
the 13th Century, displays treasures collected over 800 years.
Miles of paths wind through natural woodland where plants and
animals find sanctuary.
Muncaster also boasts the finest Owl Centre in the world - over
180 birds of around 50 species.
Muncaster Castle,
Ravenglass,
Cumbria
CA18 1RQ
Tel: 01229 717614
Fax: 01229 717010
www.muncastercastle.co.uk |
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