Bulkeley Hill Narrow Gauge Railway

Bulkeley Hill Narrow Gauge Railway is a defunct funicular railway in Cheshire with a 2-foot gauge track that extends roughly 320 yards. The route features multiple safety mechanisms that were installed along its length.

Staffordshire Potteries Water Board built this railway in 1937 to support water pumping infrastructure. The project was part of regional development efforts to manage water supply.

The site forms part of a walking trail that guides visitors through the industrial past of the region. You can still see old tracks and structures that remind you of the work that once took place here.

The trail that passes through the site is well-maintained and offers clear views of the old structures along the way. It is helpful to wear comfortable hiking shoes, as the route climbs steeply in sections.

At its steepest point, the track reaches a gradient of nearly 1:1, making it one of the most vertically inclined railways in the region. This extreme slope was necessary to handle the elevation difference in this area.

Location: Cheshire

GPS coordinates: 53.09280,-2.70670

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:02