The Settle to Carlisle Railway was the last great mainline railway to be built in England, and consists of 72 miles of track with 17 major viaducts spanning the ravines and 14 tunnels. It travels between Carlisle, Appleby and Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria, then through the Yorkshire Dales National Park to Settle in North Yorkshire.
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- Dalesbus - Public Transport in the Yorkshire Dales The official site of the Yorkshire Dales Public Transport Users Group. Provides details of bus and train services in the Yorkshire Dales. Includes guided walks from the trains, organised by the Friends of DalesRail.
- The Settle-Carlisle Railway Includes detail about the railway - including the stations, viaducts, walks, ticket and fare information, and accommodation.
- Friends of DalesRail A walking club, running free guided walks each week in the Yorkshire Pennines. Usually using public transport. Details of walks, events, and photo gallery.
- Northern Rail Operators of the Carlisle to Settle line.
- Guide to the Settle to Carlisle Railway Contains information about the history of the line.
- Dales Rail A programme of guided walks to see and enjoy the Dales countryside from stations on the Carlisle to Settle Railway. Includes downloadable handouts for the walks.