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View and Download Our Free Rail Trails

Escape the crowds and explore the Lake District, Cumbria by rail!

To help you explore more without the need of a car, we have developed a series of Rail Trails. These walks all start and finish at a train station and feature a number of Cumbrian highlights. So grab your map, your boots and your train ticket and hit the Rail Trails.

For more information on getting around by rail visit our travel pages. Remember to always pack appropriate clothing and have a map and compass and know how to use them.

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  1. Download free rail trail - Furness Abbey from Roose Station
    Furness Abbey from Roose Station
    This route takes you from Roose station on the outskirts of Barrow-in-Furness to the impressive remains of Furness Abbey, then onto Dalton.
  2. GOL - Featured Items - Rail Trails - Windermere West Shore via Cockshott Point
    Windermere West Shore via Cockshott Point
    An easy walk to Claife Viewing Station via the pretty Cockshott Point. Easily accessible from Windermere train station.
  3. Cumbrian Rail Trails - Silecroft Standing Stones & Beach
    Silecroft Standing Stones & Beach
    Between sea and mountains the narrow coastal strip at the southwest corner of Cumbria makes a superb place to stretch your legs.
  4. Cumbrian Rail Trails - Ponsonby Fell
    Ponsonby Fell
    Given clear conditions Ponsonby Fells elevation and isolation from the clutter of surrounding peaks make it an outstanding viewpoint.
  5. Cumbrian Rail Trails - Muncaster Fell
    Muncaster Fell
    The old Roman Road from Ravenglass crosses this ridge and heads into the heart of the Lakes District. Following it makes an interesting walk with lots to see.
  6. Rail Trails around the Lake District, Cumbria - Black Combe Walk
    Black Combe Walk
    As the train makes its way around the Duddon Estuary the impressive profile of Black Combe dominates the skyline. This peak has some of the best long distance views in the country.
  7. Cumbrian Rail Trails - Silecroft to Bootle via Black Combe
    Silecroft to Bootle via Black Combe
    At the summit of this walk enjoy a wonderful 360 ̊ panorama view, which on a clear day, includes most of the Lakeland peaks.
  8. Cumbrian Rail Trails - Drigg to Ravenglass Walk
    Drigg to Ravenglass Walk
    The remains of a Roman fort and bathhouse are still visible today and make a fascinating focal point for a walk that explores this intricate stretch of coastline.
  9. The beaches at Drigg are a real hidden gem just waiting to be explored.
    Drigg Beach Walk
    The beaches at Drigg are a real hidden gem just waiting to be explored.
  10. Cumbrian Rail Trails - Duddon Mosses from Foxfield
    Duddon Mosses from Foxfield
    For those interested in flora and fauna this is a fascinating place to walk. A diverse range of things to see include deer, birds, butterflies and lizards, and some very special plants.
  11. Cumbrian Rail Trails - Ravenglass & Eskdale
    Ravenglass and Eskdale
    This narrow gauge steam railway heads from Ravenglass and winds its way through the beautiful valley of Eskdale to its terminus at Dalegarth at the foot of Scafell Pike.
  12. Cumbrian Rail Trails - Millom Park and Duddon Estuary
    Millom Park and Duddon Estuary
    From low fells to wide open salt marshes and with picturesque hamlets thrown in for good measure this walk from Millom has something for everyone.
  13. Cumbrian Rail Trails - St Bees to Whitehaven
    St. Bees to Whitehaven
    A fascinating stretch of coast where it is believed that during Roman times a signal beacon was based on the highest point.
  14. Community Rail Cumbria
    Community Rail Cumbria
    Helping to build the future of Cumbrian railways.

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