Ribblehead Viaduct

The Viaduct with a cargo train going over. #LifeatExpedia
The Viaduct with a cargo train going over. #LifeatExpedia
The Ribblehead Viaduct (aka Batty Moss Viaduct), which carries the Settle to Carlisle railway, Yorkshire Dales, UK (Apr 2013).
Deep inside the wonderful Yorkshire Dales. Part of the Settle to Carlisle Railway .
The viaduct was designed by engineer, John Sydney Crossley. The first stone was laid on 12 October 1870 and the last in 1874. One thousand navvies built the viaduct and established shanty towns on the moors for themselves and their families. The ITV series Jericho took its inspiration from the construction of this viaduct.

Popular places to visit

Stalactite formation inside Ingleborough Cave , just outside of Clapham in Yorkshire. This is fondly known as 'The Elephant'. Can you see the resemblance? :) There's an interesting guided tour you can do through the cave and lots more formations to see. . You can even take the dog!

Ingleborough Cave

Explore the great outdoors at Ingleborough Cave, a lovely green space in Clapham. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Ingleborough Cave
Some of the lovely bluebells and fern to be seen on the trail.

The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

You can take time to visit The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail during your travels to Thornton in Lonsdale. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Pen-y-Ghent makes up one the Yorkshire 3 peaks which, if you accept the challenge have to complete all 3 peaks and 24 miles within 12 hours. Most people start with this one (the smallest of the 3 ) from the nearby village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale. I’ve completed the challenge many years ago in my youth and this time we just tackled this one on a circular 6 mile walk. We took the 3 peaks ascent route which is steep in places and involves a scramble up some rocks near the end but the views

Pen-y-Ghent

Explore the great outdoors at Pen-y-Ghent, a lovely green space in Horton in Ribblesdale. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Pen-y-Ghent

Force Gill Aqueduct

Learn about the local history of Ingleton with a stop at Force Gill Aqueduct. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Force Gill Aqueduct

Whernside

You can find out about the history of Dent when you stop by Whernside. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Whernside

Ling Gill Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Ling Gill Nature Preserve during your travels to Horton in Ribblesdale. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Ling Gill Nature Preserve

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Gunner Lodge

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