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Wastwater - 'Britain's Favourite View'

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Taking in 'Britain's Favourite View' with Mountain Goat Mini Coach Tours, this 1 day trip is a classic of all Lake District tours.

MorningMorning

Nothing in Britain surpasses the grandeur of Lakeland’s central mountains. The route fashioned by Emperor Hadrian’s Roman legions in the first century AD. Over the Wrynose and Hardknott passes, the steepest in England, pausing to view the extensive remains of Hardknott Roman Fort, before descending to lovely Eskdale.
 

LunchLunch

Lunch at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway station of Dalegarth. Fellbites Eatery offers everything from a latte or a cuppa, a wide selection of home-baked cakes, and tasty snacks, to more substantial meals. There's more than a flavour of locally sourced product and a separate package for the children too.
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway!
 

AfternoonAfternoon

Following lunch you embark on the famous steam railway journey through Eskdale and onward to Wasdale and Wastwater (England’s deepest and most dramatic lake). Next destination is the splendid 14th century castle of Muncaster, a treasure chest of fine period furniture, tapestries, silverware, paintings, portraits and porcelain. In its internationally acclaimed gardens you will find magnificent examples of azaleas, camelias and rhododendrons and also have the opportunity to visit the World Owl Trust. The beautiful scenery of the Coniston Fells and Coniston Water bring to an end this classic of all Lake District tours.
Wastwater

Wastwater

Wastwater is probably the most scenic of all the lakes. It is surrounded by mountains, Red Pike, Kirk Fell, Great Gable and Scafell Pike.
 

Muncaster Castle

Historic haunted Castle home to the Pennington family for 800 years. A 70-acre garden famous for its collection of rhododendrons and azaleas set against the stunning backdrop of the Lakeland fells. World Owl Centre home to over 40 species.
 

Coniston

Coniston village is located adjacent to Coniston water and underneath the majestic Coniston Fells of which Coniston Old Man is the most famous. Coniston is a good centre for walkers and climbers. There are numerous places to eat and drink.
 
 

Details of Ravenglass & Eskdale RailwayRavenglass & Eskdale Railway

Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway!

Join us as we journey from Ravenglass, the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park, across the estuary, through the hills, past seven request stops with a 1:55 gradient at times, en route to our final destination, Dalegarth-for-Boot Station. The journey itself was one of Wainwright's favourites, crossing seven miles of spectacular scenery to the foot of England's highest mountains, the Scafell Range!

There are lots of things to do at the Railway, including shopping facilities, a museum to explore, adventure playgrounds to conquer, places to eat and drink and plenty of trails and walks to discover in this beautiful corner of the Lake District National Park - there really is something for everyone!

Opening times vary according to season and all our facilities are open whenever we are running trains. See our timetable for details of all our trains running during 2012. This is the just the start of your adventure right here!

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Facilities for conferencing Facilities for groups Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Postbox Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs acceptedSmoking not allowed

Contact

Claire Woodburn
Tel: 01229 717171

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Venue

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW

CA18 1SWwww.ravenglass-railway.co.uk

See location of Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway on Google maps.See location on Google maps.     Map reference: SD 085964
     Lat: 54.35565  Long: -3.40807
Ravenglass Station is located just off the A595 (the main Cumbrian coast road), 18 miles south of Whitehaven and is easily accessible by car from the central lakes. Bus services are regularly available and Ravenglass Mainline Station is sited opposite our own Ravenglass Terminus - so visiting us by train is very easy.
Parking is available at both stations for a small charge.

Public Transport : Ravenglass station

The Turntable Café, Ravenglass Gift Shop, Information Centre, Museum, Cycle Trails, Fellbites Café, Scafell Gift Shop, The Eskdale Room, The Ratty Arms and Children's Playgrounds. Both stations have private function rooms and catering facilities which are ideal for private functions, parties and conferences.

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