Heritage railways · North East England
Esk Valley line
In or near Middlesbrough.
The Esk Valley Line is a railway line located in the north of England, covering a total distance of approximately 35 miles (56 km), running from Middlesbrough to Whitby. The line follows the course of
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Middlesbrough · 0.0 km
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Esk Valley line, you can take a train to Middlesbrough station, which is located 0 km away. The postcode for the area is TS1 1EG. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
The Esk Valley Line is a railway line located in the north of England, covering a total distance of approximately 35 miles (56 km), running from Middlesbrough to Whitby. The line follows the course of the River Esk for much of its eastern half. The Esk Valley Line was designated as a community rail line in July 2005, being one of seven intended pilots for the Department for Transport's Community Rail Development Strategy. Northern Trains' services call at all stations along the line, with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway operating heritage services along part of the line between Grosmont and Whitby.
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Official information
Pinnacle Bowling is a boutique bowling venue located in Middlesbrough, offering a variety of entertainment options including bowling, social darts, and pool. It caters to all ages and provides a vibrant atmosphere with a selection of drinks and arcade games.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Esk Valley Line is a railway line located in the north of England, covering a total distance of approximately 35 miles (56 km), running from Middlesbrough to Whitby. The line follows the course of the River Esk for much of its eastern half. The Esk Valley Line was designated as a community rail line in July 2005, being one of seven intended pilots for the Department for Transport's Community Rail Development Strategy. Northern Trains' services call at all stations along the line, with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway operating heritage services along part of the line between Grosmont and Whitby.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The Esk Valley Line was once part of a significantly larger network, most of which was closed during the era of the Beeching cuts. Today's route is formed from four separate former railway lines:
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.5790, -1.2350
- District
- Middlesbrough
- Parish
- Middlesbrough, unparished area
- Postcode
- TS1 1EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
- Phone
- 01642 058431
- Nearest railway station
- Middlesbrough — 0 km
- Opening
- Sunday - Thursday: 4pm - 12am; Friday - Saturday: 12pm - 1am
- Official site
- pinnaclebowling.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Esk Valley line (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Esk Valley line?
- Esk Valley line is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS1 1EG), in the parish of Middlesbrough, unparished area.
- What is Esk Valley line?
- The Esk Valley Line is a railway line located in the north of England, covering a total distance of approximately 35 miles (56 km), running from Middlesbrough to Whitby. The line follows the course of
- How do I get to Esk Valley line?
- The nearest railway station is Middlesbrough, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS1 1EG.
- Who owns Esk Valley line?
- Esk Valley line is owned by National Rail.
- Is Esk Valley line a protected site?
- Yes — Esk Valley line is part of the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Esk Valley line?
- The nearest railway station is Middlesbrough, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS1 1EG.