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The Settle-Carlisle Railway - Descriptions of the features of the line, with photographs. From Visit Cumbria.
Friends Of The Settle Carlisle Line - FoSCL is a subscription organisation, currently with around 3500 members, who play a varied role in promoting the Carlisle to Settle Railway.
Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company - Extensive detail about the railway - including the stations, viaducts, walks, ticket and fare information, and accommodation.
21st Century Trains - Classic steam journeys on the Settle to Carlisle Railway, through the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria.
The Settle to Carlisle Railway CD-ROM - CD-ROM about the famous Settle to Carlisle Line - a tour in words and pictures, with nearly 700 pages and over 1500 photos. By Dave Mulligan, Jim Redfern and Hilary Robertson.
Dalesbus - Public Transport in the Yorkshire Dales - The official site of the Yorkshire Dales Public Transport Users Group. Provides details of bus and train services in the Yorkshire Dales. Includes guided walks from the trains, organised by the Friends of DalesRail.
Pathfinder Tours - Details of steam train special excursions, some of which run on the Settle to Carlisle Railway.
The Settle - Carlisle Line - Description, and photographs of steam specials, on this famous railway line.
The Settle - Carlisle Railway - An information resource with text and pictures for enthusiasts and modellers. Contains descriptions and photographs of the bridges and viaducts on the line. By Jim Redfern.
The Settle - Carlisle Railway - Information about this scenic line, which passes through the Yorkshire Dales National Park. From Eagle Intermedia Publishing.
Friends of DalesRail Guided Walks - Guided walks in the Yorkshire Dales, from the stations on the Carlisle to Settle Railway. Timetable of the summer walks program.
Arriva Trains Northern - Operators of the Carlisle to Settle line.
Dales Rail - An extensive programme of guided walks led by experienced walk leaders which offers a unique way to see and enjoy the Dales countryside from stations on the Carlisle to Settle Railway. Downloadable pdf document which details all the walks.
Friends of DalesRail - A walking club, running free guided walks each week in the Yorkshire Pennines. Usually using public transport. Details of walks, events, and photo gallery.
Great Railway Journeys: The Settle and Carlisle Railway - A photographic lineside journey from Clitheroe to Carlisle, including pictures and details of the viaducts, stations, tunnels, signal boxes and local tittle-tattle.
Settle-Carlisle Railway Business Liaison Group - Detailed information about the railway, including a gazetteer of all the parishes along the line, and guides to things to do, and places to stay.
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