Heritage railways · North East England
South Tynedale Railway
In or near Alston.
South Tynedale Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Alston · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
About
South Tynedale Railway is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1852, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Alston, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area CA9.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
South Tynedale Railway is a heritage railway located in the Scottish Lowlands, specifically in Alston Moor (postcode CA9). Established in 1852 during the Victorian era, it operates within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is adjacent to the River Eden and Tributaries Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8214, -2.4462
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Established
- 1852
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: w123962677 (ODbL)
- commons: Under the railway, Upper South Tyne - geograph.org.uk - 1590888.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Alston Town Hall
Historic houses · 1.1 km
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Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Alston Moor
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High Mill
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Samuel King's School
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Alston
Towns & cities · 1.3 km
YHA Alston
Hostels · 1.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Tynedale Railway?
- South Tynedale Railway is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3JY), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is South Tynedale Railway?
- South Tynedale Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Tynedale Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3JY.
- When was South Tynedale Railway built?
- Built or established in 1852.
- Is South Tynedale Railway a protected site?
- Yes — South Tynedale Railway is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to South Tynedale Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3JY.