Ribblehead Viaduct

The Viaduct with a cargo train going over.
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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.

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Activities

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Ingleborough Cave

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

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.

Pen-y-Ghent

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

Force Gill Aqueduct

Learn about the local history of Ingleton when you spend time at Force Gill Aqueduct. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Whernside

You can find out about the history of Dent with a trip to Whernside. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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.

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