Half day Itinerary in the Western Lake District. Scenic return journey on board a heritage steam train in reserved seats within Joan Observation Pullman carriage and a hearty Cumbrian breakfast baguette with tea/coffee prior to departure.
Timings:
*Breakfast at the Turntable Cafe 9.30am. Breakfast choice is 'Full Steam Ahead' or 'Veggie on the Tracks' hearty breakfast baguette with tea/coffee. Please order your choice at the counter on arrival. Please arrive at 9.30am promptly. It is not possible to takeaway the breakfast order because takeaway food and drink is not permitted in Pullman Observation carriage Joan.
*Steam Train departs 10.25 Ravenglass Station for Dalegarth for Boot Station. Please board the train at least 10 minutes before departure. Your seats are reserved in Pullman Observation Joan, please ask the guard for your seat numbers.
*Train journey times, 40 minutes each way. This is a seven mile heritage steam railway trip from the coast to within site of England's highest mountains.
*Train departs from Dalegarth Station at 11.50 for the return journey back to Ravenglass station. Arriving Ravenglass Station at approximately 12.30pm.
Description:
Enjoy a hearty breakfast baguette with a tea or coffee and a full line return steam railway trip on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. Travel from the Cumbrian coast through the Lake District National Park and the Frontiers of the Roman Empire UNESCO world heritage sites, known for its stunning landscapes, picturesque lakes, and rich history.
Start your day at the Ravenglass Turntable Café at 9.30am, located on platform 1 at Ravenglass station. Choose from the 'Full Steam Ahead' baguette comprising of Cumbrian dry-cure back bacon, Cumberland sausage and a fried egg. Alternatively, opt for the vegetarian option with vegetarian sausage, halloumi and a fried egg. Both options served with tea or coffee.
After breakfast, board the train. The train departs from Ravenglass station at 10:25 AM, starting its scenic journey up the Eskdale Valley. The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a narrow-gauge railway, originally opened in 1875 to transport iron ore from the mines in Eskdale to the coast. Today, it operates as a heritage railway, offering passenger services through some of the most stunning landscapes in the Lake District. Travel from the coast to within sight of England's highest mountains.
Arrival at Dalegarth for Boot station after 40 minute journey and enjoy some time before boarding your return train at 11.50. Please take your seats 10 minutes before departure time. There is approximately 30 minutes at the station. Full facilities including cafe and shop. Boot village is 10 minutes walk and worth a visit is the Eskdale Mill or St Catherine's Church if you have time.
