Venue Description

Join us as we journey from Ravenglass, the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park, across the estuary, through the hills, past seven request stops with a 1:40 gradient at times, en route to our final destination some seven miles up the line to Dalegarth for Boot Station. The journey itself was one of Wainwright’s favourites, crossing seven miles of spectacular scenery to the foot of England’s highest mountains, the Scafell Range (3,209ft) at their peak. With daily steam hauled services from March until October and special events throughout the year.

Accessibility

At both Ravenglass and Dalegarth our booking offices are accessible by ramped access. All main doors on site for cafes, booking offices and toilets are wide to allow wheelchair access. Hearing loops are available. We have carriages capable of taking wheelchairs and ramps for access, no need to leave your chair when boarding the train. Choice of closed or semi open carriages.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.accessibilityguides.org/content/ravenglass-and-eskdale-railway

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://www.accessibilityguides.org/content/ravenglass-and-eskdale-railway

Awards List

VAQAS approved Members of the HRA (Heritage Railway Association)

Toilets

Toilets at both Ravenglass and Dalegarth stations have step free access with wide doors to permit manual and powered wheelchairs. Inside there are grab rails, emergency cords and easy to use taps. There are also low level baby changing facilities.

Staff

All staff are accommodating and friendly and whilst none have specific training they are all happy to help where possible.