Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass CA18 1SW, United Kingdom

The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a 15 in minimum gauge heritage railway in Cumbria, England. The 7 miles line runs from Ravenglass to Dalegarth Station near Boot in the valley of Eskdale, in the Lake District. At Ravenglass the line ends at Ravenglass railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line.

Welcome to the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. Join us as we journey from Ravenglass, the only coastal village in the UNESCO World Heritage site, Lake District National Park. Travel 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. 

Take a step back in time and get hands on in the Railway Museum. Owned by the Railway Musuem Trust, entry is free but donations help to preserve history.

There is plenty to do on your day out with us at the Railway. Take a look here to see the facilities we have as well as lots of things to do in the local area.

Accessibility

Take a journey on one of the oldest, longest, narrow gauge railways in the world. The railway provides the perfect opportunity to combine a steam journey with plenty of trails and walks to discover this part of the Lake District National Park. We offer excellent accessible facilities for all. Please note that the carer travels free with a fare paying disabled passenger upon production of a PIP or DLA certificate. 

• The main station is at Ravenglass, with a terminus at Dalegarth & intermediate stations 
• Easy accessible wide pathway leading from the car park to the booking offices and other facilities 
• Accessible toilet on both of the main platforms at Ravenglass & Dalegarth, as well as on the first floor of the Turntable Café (at Ravenglass station; lift available) 
• Both cafés have movable seating and tables, plus high chairs and large print menus
• Accessible outdoor seating areas with picnic benches 
• Our gift shops, information room with TV presentation and Museum are all accessible
• Accessible grass area with seating outside main stations 
• Children’s outdoor play area with seating 
• Table service is provided in both cafés
• Large car park, with accessible parking spaces by the main entrances and free coach parking 
• Wheelchair available if required at both stations - please ask at the ticket desks 
• Motorised chairs and mobility scooters are allowed on the platforms 
• Service and guide dogs are welcome in all areas 
• Wheelchair adapted carriages - please call us to book in advance
• Quiet space areas 

Both main stations at Ravenglass & Dalegarth have all the facilities but please note intermediate stations are very basic and have limited access. We would recommend that guests join and alight at each end of the line at our main stations. Our staff are helpful, friendly, welcoming and are pleased to assist with any enquiries.

Accessibility

https://ravenglass-railway.co.uk/downloads/181206-Ravenglass-and-Eskdale-Railway-Accessibility-Statement-2019.pdf