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The Settle & Carlisle Line | The UK's Most Beautiful Railway?

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Running from Leeds to Carlisle, the Settle and Carlisle Line is arguably the UK's most scenic railway, running through the complete wilderness in the Yorkshire Dales. Right now, its a perfect example of how a railway can be a tourist experience, but it wasn't always this way - in fact, it nearly faced closure in the 1980s. Today, we cover the history of the line, and why you should go and visit!

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This video explores the history and scenic appeal of the Settle & Carlisle Line, a railway running from Leeds to Carlisle through the Yorkshire Dales. The line is highlighted as one of the UK's most beautiful rail routes, offering a tourist experience that contrasts with its near-closure in the 1980s. The footage includes trains operated by Avanti West Coast, Blue Pullman, LNER, and Northern, captured at locations such as Carlisle, Appleby, Armathwaite, Dent, Gargrave, Garsdale, Hellifield, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Kirkby Stephen, and Langwathby.

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  • Platform ID rs284TnGE3o
  • Views 2,049
  • Date published 25 Oct 2025 14:46
  • Date added 20 Jul 2026 23:10
  • Recorded 20 Jun 2025
  • Locomotives 2
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