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Settle to Carlisle Line, Railway line in Yorkshire Dales, England.

The 73-mile Settle to Carlisle railway line crosses the Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines through 14 tunnels and 22 viaducts across natural valleys.

Construction began in 1869 with 6000 workers, primarily Irish laborers, completing the last major railway line in England built entirely by manual labor.

The Ribblehead Viaduct stands as an engineering monument with its 24 stone arches stretching 440 yards across the Yorkshire Dales landscape.

Northern Trains operates regular services between Leeds and Carlisle, with stops at multiple stations including Settle, Appleby, and Garsdale.

Dent station holds the record as England's highest mainline railway station at 1150 feet above sea level, surrounded by Pennine mountains.

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber

Official opening: 1875

Part of: National Rail

GPS coordinates: 54.51700,-2.45600

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54

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