YORKSHIRE PLACES TO VISIT

Steam Railways

EMBSAY AND BOLTON ABBEY STEAM RAILWAY
Embsay Station, Embsay, North Yorkshire, BD23 6AX
Tel: (01756) 794727 Fax: (01756) 795189
This steam railway runs 4.5 miles from Embsay station to Bolton Abbey. Many family events are held here and it is well equipped with gift shop, cafe and picnic area. Opening Times: Every Sunday throughout the year and up to five days a week in the summer. Admission: Please ring for accurate details. Parking, refreshments, public toilets and facilities for the disabled available. Dogs on leads alllowed.

KEIGHLEY AND WORTH VALLEY RAILWAY
The Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ
Tel: (01535) 645214 Fax: (01535) 647317
Website: www.kwvr.co.uk
Steam trains run through the Yorkshire countryside to Haworth and Oakworth. Opening Times: Every weekend of the year and Monday-Friday in all major holidays. Admission: Please telephone for accurate details, Concessions and party rates on application. Parking, refreshment, public toilets and facilities for the disabled available. Dogs on leads allowed.

KIRKLEES LIGHT RAILWAY
Park Mill Way, Clayton West, Near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9XJ
Tel: (01484) 865727
This half size steam train runs through the South Pennines near to mill shops and 'Summer Wine' country. Opening Times: Open every weekend through the year and every day in the summer and most school holidays. Admission: Please telephone for accurate details. Parking, refreshments, public toilets and facilities for the disabled available. Dogs on leads allowed.

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY
Pickering Station, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ
Tel: (01751) 472508 Fax: (01751) 476970
Email: admin@nymr.demon.co.uk
This 18 mile steam ride passes through spectacular scenery and idyllic stations; Goathland for example is "Aidensfield" In the ITV Heartbeat series. Opening Times: Daily service 20 March - 1 November. Admission: Please telephone for accurate information. Parking, refreshments, and public toilets available. Dogs on leads allowed.

SETTLE-CARLISLE RAILWAY
National Rail Enquiries, 08457 48 49 50 (local call rate) or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk and click on "Planning your Journey".
Fares: Depending on distance travelled e.g Settle-Carlisle £14.20, Settle-Appleby £8.60, Leeds-Settle £7.10, Carlisle-Appleby £6.50. The line was constructed between 1869-1876 and has a ruling gradient of 1 in 100.

SOUTH YORKSHIRE RAILWAY
Barrow Road, Meadow Bank, Sheffield S9 1LA
Tel: (0114) 242 4405
A collection of more than 60 engines, carriages, wagons and signal box. Opening Times: Saturday & Sunday 10.30am-5pm. Admission: Adults £2.

The information on this page was believed to be correct at the time of compilation. Dalesman cannot be held responsible for any errors or changes. Contact numbers are given where known so that details can be checked before embarking on any journey.