Running from Oxenholme to Windermere is the Lakes Line.<\/p>\n
It calls in at Oxenholme, Kendal, Burneside, Staveley and Windermere.<\/p>\n
The whole section of this track weaves through rural countryside and you\u2019ll see spectacular views along the way. From dramatic hilly pastures, deciduous woods to cascading rivers and streams.![\"Lake](\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/orrest-head-train-400x268.jpg\")
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While the line does not carve through the mountains, it runs close to fantastic fells, such as Orrest Head and Helsfell Nab.<\/p>\n
The Lakes Line links the destinations on its route with direct services on the West Coast Mainline.<\/p>\n
Trains And Walks<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\nIndeed, this is the perfect line to catch a train to combine a lovely train ride with a walk.<\/p>\n
A series of walks have been written by the late Mary Walsh. (An award-winning writer of walking books and a travel writer, who died in January).<\/p>\n
All the walks in this series\u00a0start from the railway stations at Oxenholme, Kendal, Burneside, Staveley, and Windermere.<\/p>\n
Windermere station, at the end of the Lakes line, \u00a0is as close as you can get to the central Lakes by train.<\/p>\n
This line is a great way to explore the area of Cumbria from Windermere to Kendal, without having to start-up your car\u2019s engine.<\/p>\n
Also, there are many bus services connecting trains at Windermere station for onward travel within the Lake District.<\/p>\n
Cumbrian Coastal Line <\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Cumbrian coastal weaves around the majority of the Cumbrian coastline. This makes it a spectacularly scenic route.<\/p>\n
It follows the coast from Lancaster in the south (north Lancashire) to Carlisle (the northern reaches of Cumbria).<\/p>\n
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It is definitely worth stopping off along the way at some of the little Cumbrian villages and towns. This includes the Victorian seaside town of Grange-over-Sands.<\/p>\n
Other lovely stops along the way, include: Cark; Dalton-in-Furness, Ravenglass, St Bees and Whitehaven.<\/p>\n
Many of these towns and villages have lots for tourists to do and see, such as Holker Hall.<\/p>\n
And, with the line running close to the\u00a0coast, there is the link with waters of the Solway and Morecambe Bay. Both are sites of special scientific interest (SSSI).<\/p>\n
It has an\u00a0historical offering too.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0line traces many thousands of years of history. It circles ancient\u00a0stone circles, historic ports,\u00a0Hadrian\u2019s Wall, and centres of mining and industry. Find out more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>And, there are the popular tourist train attractions too:<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Ravenglass and Eskdale <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"dog-friendly](\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/Optimized-150819-Northern-Rock-ravenglass-400x268.jpg\")
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Credit: The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The smell and sound of a classic steam train \u2013 you can\u2019t beat it.<\/p>\n
And, with the Ravenglass and Esskdale Railway you get the nostalgia too.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s miniature train \u2013 affectionately known as La \u2018al Ratty.<\/p>\n
And, it journeys\u00a0a wonderful\u00a07-miles of the western Lake District, over fells to the Cumbrian coast.<\/p>\n
Ravenglass is the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park.<\/p>\n
And, from here, you can travel to seven different places en route to Dalegarth and Boot Station.<\/p>\n
An Historic Railway\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nIt was originally constructed to carry iron ore from Eskdale\u2019s mines to the coast.<\/p>\n
In the mid 1930s the Ravenglass-to-Eskdale line was the shortest passenger railway in the world. An, now it is a popular tourist attraction.<\/p>\n
The operation has been preserved thanks to the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway\u00a0preservation society. It supports the operation of the railway and relies heavily on volunteers.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nCredit: The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Daily steam trains run from the end of March to the beginning of November, see\u00a0the timetable<\/a>.<\/p>\nDogs are welcome onboard and so are bikes, although, they need to be pre-booked.<\/p>\n
Whether you are a train-lover or looking for a lovely day out, then step back in time, \u00a0relax and enjoy a 40-minute ride through the Lake District National Park.<\/p>\n
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Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"Luxury](\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/haverthwaite-3-400x267.jpg\")
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Credit: Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Its slogan is: \u201cThe Perfect addition to you Lake District Adventure\u201d \u2013 and they\u2019re not wrong.<\/p>\n
At Haverthwaite Station,\u00a0 climb aboard a steam engine and take in the most beautiful lakeland countryside.<\/p>\n
The railway has\u00a0 7 steam locamotives, including the 42085 (BR Fairburn)<\/a>. And, 8 diesel locomotives, including the 7120, Class 11 (English Electric)<\/a>.<\/p>\nThere is a stock of carriages, which include the 5 (Royal Saloon)\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0built in 1898 at GER Stratford.<\/p>\n
So, there is heaps of great interest for train-lovers.<\/p>\n
And, how about becoming a train driver for the day and controlling your own locomotive? You can even bring three friends and share the adventure.<\/p>\n
\n![\"Family](\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/haverthwaite2-400x267.jpg\")
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Credit:Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The railway hosts\u00a0plenty of themed days too.<\/p>\n
There are\u00a0popular kids character \u00a0to witches and wizards events,\u00a0Easter and Christmas specials too. There are even pensioner days, when discounts are available.<\/p>\n
The Cumbrian coastal weaves around the majority of the Cumbrian coastline. This makes it a spectacularly scenic route.<\/p>\n
It follows the coast from Lancaster in the south (north Lancashire) to Carlisle (the northern reaches of Cumbria).<\/p>\n
It is definitely worth stopping off along the way at some of the little Cumbrian villages and towns. This includes the Victorian seaside town of Grange-over-Sands.<\/p>\n
Other lovely stops along the way, include: Cark; Dalton-in-Furness, Ravenglass, St Bees and Whitehaven.<\/p>\n
Many of these towns and villages have lots for tourists to do and see, such as Holker Hall.<\/p>\n
And, with the line running close to the\u00a0coast, there is the link with waters of the Solway and Morecambe Bay. Both are sites of special scientific interest (SSSI).<\/p>\n
It has an\u00a0historical offering too.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0line traces many thousands of years of history. It circles ancient\u00a0stone circles, historic ports,\u00a0Hadrian\u2019s Wall, and centres of mining and industry. Find out more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>And, there are the popular tourist train attractions too:<\/strong><\/p>\n Credit: The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The smell and sound of a classic steam train \u2013 you can\u2019t beat it.<\/p>\n And, with the Ravenglass and Esskdale Railway you get the nostalgia too.<\/p>\n It\u2019s miniature train \u2013 affectionately known as La \u2018al Ratty.<\/p>\n And, it journeys\u00a0a wonderful\u00a07-miles of the western Lake District, over fells to the Cumbrian coast.<\/p>\n Ravenglass is the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park.<\/p>\n And, from here, you can travel to seven different places en route to Dalegarth and Boot Station.<\/p>\n It was originally constructed to carry iron ore from Eskdale\u2019s mines to the coast.<\/p>\n In the mid 1930s the Ravenglass-to-Eskdale line was the shortest passenger railway in the world. An, now it is a popular tourist attraction.<\/p>\n The operation has been preserved thanks to the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway\u00a0preservation society. It supports the operation of the railway and relies heavily on volunteers.<\/p>\n Credit: The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Daily steam trains run from the end of March to the beginning of November, see\u00a0the timetable<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dogs are welcome onboard and so are bikes, although, they need to be pre-booked.<\/p>\n Whether you are a train-lover or looking for a lovely day out, then step back in time, \u00a0relax and enjoy a 40-minute ride through the Lake District National Park.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Credit: Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Its slogan is: \u201cThe Perfect addition to you Lake District Adventure\u201d \u2013 and they\u2019re not wrong.<\/p>\n At Haverthwaite Station,\u00a0 climb aboard a steam engine and take in the most beautiful lakeland countryside.<\/p>\n The railway has\u00a0 7 steam locamotives, including the 42085 (BR Fairburn)<\/a>. And, 8 diesel locomotives, including the 7120, Class 11 (English Electric)<\/a>.<\/p>\n There is a stock of carriages, which include the 5 (Royal Saloon)\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0built in 1898 at GER Stratford.<\/p>\n So, there is heaps of great interest for train-lovers.<\/p>\n And, how about becoming a train driver for the day and controlling your own locomotive? You can even bring three friends and share the adventure.<\/p>\n Credit:Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The railway hosts\u00a0plenty of themed days too.<\/p>\n There are\u00a0popular kids character \u00a0to witches and wizards events,\u00a0Easter and Christmas specials too. There are even pensioner days, when discounts are available.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Ravenglass and Eskdale <\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nAn Historic Railway\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLakeside and Haverthwaite Railway <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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