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Yorkshire

Ribblehead Viaduct stretching across impressive Yorkshire Dales countryside

Image credit: Ribblehead Viaduct

Yorkshire Coast train travelling through picturesque British countryside

Image credit: Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership

Northern train travelling across viaduct along the Bentham Line

Image credit: The Bentham Line

Yorkshire

Discover ‘God’s Own County’ by train and enjoy one of the most scenic ways to travel through this stunning region.

Journey across rolling countryside, dramatic moorland, and historic viaducts while visiting charming market towns and picturesque villages. Perfect for walkers, nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

Take the Esk Valley Railway for a breathtaking ride through the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, where you can explore rugged landscapes and quaint villages. Head along the Bentham Line for rail-to-trail adventures in the Forest of Bowland, perfect for walking and wildlife spotting. And don’t miss the legendary Settle to Carlisle Railway, renowned for its spectacular views, Victorian architecture, and iconic Ribblehead Viaduct.

Whether you’re planning a day trip, a walking holiday, or a relaxing scenic journey, traveling by train provides a sustainable and memorable way to experience this incredible region.

Yorkshire

Canal boats moored up in Hebden Bridge along the Calder Valley Line

Calder Valley Line

Mills Hill – Brighouse via Halifax

Take a journey through the heart of West Yorkshire as you explore the Calder Valley Line.

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Marvel at the stunning Lincoln Cathedral

Doncaster to Lincoln

Doncaster – Lincoln

Take a journey through history as you travel along the Doncaster to Lincoln line.

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East Coast Main Line

East Coast Main Line

York – Edinburgh via Newcastle

The main line from London to York, Durham, Newcastle and Edinburgh, home of the Flying Scotsman, has some spectacular scenic highlights.

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Esk Valley Railway - Roseberry Topping in the sunshine

Esk Valley Railway

Middlesbrough – Whitby

Tucked away in North Yorkshire, the Esk Valley Railway offers one of England’s most enchanting rail journeys.

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Train travelling through the stunning landscape of the Hope Valley Line

Hope Valley Line

Sheffield – Manchester Piccadilly via Stockport

See dramatic scenery, quaint villages and historic viaducts along the Hope Valley Line.

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Train travelling across Penistone Viaduct with lush green trees and countryside surrounding.

Penistone Line

Sheffield – Huddersfield via Barnsley

The beautiful Penistone Line stretches from the historic West Yorkshire town of Huddersfield to the vibrant cultural city of Sheffield.

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Ribblehead Viaduct, Yorkshire Dales | Yorkshire walking and wheeling

Settle to Carlisle

Settle – Carlisle

Feel like you've stepped back in time as you explore one of the world's greatest railway journeys along the Settle to Carlisle line.

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TPE train at Cleethorpes Station on a sunny day with passengers heading to the beach | Midlands walking and wheeling

Sheffield to Cleethorpes

Sheffield – Cleethorpes via Brigg

Sit back, relax and watch the beautiful countryside go by as you travel along the Sheffield to Cleethorpes line.

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Ingleborough in the snow along The Bentham Line

The Bentham Line

Leeds – Morecambe / Heysham Port via Skipton, Bentham & Lancaster

Explore the beautiful Bentham Line, nestled in scenic Yorkshire & Lancashire countryside.

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Train at Beverley Railway Station, along the Yorkshire Wolds Coast Line

Yorkshire Wolds Coast Line

Hull – Scarborough

Visit historic Hull, the UK City of Culture 2017, before exploring the seaside resorts of Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough.

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