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This line weaves its way through the South Tyne Valley and some beautiful scenery between Haltwhistle, close to Hadrian's Wall, and Alston. It's 12.5 miles long with a diversion of 1.5 miles following Sustrans route 68 round Lambley Viaduct. The Lambley station is now a privately owned residence.The line was built by the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway in 1852. This was the Haltwhistle to Alston Railway, originally built as a horse drawn waggon way in 1798 and later converted to railway. George Stephenson used his Rocket on the line when he was inspecting the construction of the line. Although earmarked for closure as part of the Beeching cuts in 1963, miraculously survived up until May 1, 1976. The area was rich in minerals and coal which needed transporting to the markets. You may catch sight of Golden Plovers and Curlew. There’re steep hillsides, woodland and wild flowers and open panoramas grazed by sheep. There is a section where the South Tyneside Heritage Railway runs alongside the Trail so we advise you check the train times before travelling it. There are some days in the week when the trains do not run.
Grid ref: NY 709 632 Haltwhistle – Parking turn left on Sustrans path alongside A69 to Bellister Castle car park. Grid ref: NY 717 466 Alston Parking in station
https://www.heritagerailway.co.uk/414/the-haltwhistle-to-alston-railway/ https://www.south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/timetables/
South Tyne Trail - Kirkhaugh Halt © Copyright Nigel Thompson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
South Tyne Railway between Lintley and Slaggeyford © Copyright Philip Barker and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
South Tyne Trail near Burnstones © Copyright Phil Champion and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
South Tyne Trail alongside the South Tyndale Railway © Copyright Peter McDermott and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
South Tyne Trail alongside the South Tyndale Railway © Copyright Peter McDermott and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
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EQUINE RAILWAY ACCESS
This line weaves its way through the South Tyne Valley and some beautiful scenery between Haltwhistle, close to Hadrian's Wall, and Alston. It's 12.5 miles long with a diversion of 1.5 miles following Sustrans route 68 round Lambley Viaduct. The Lambley station is now a privately owned residence.The line was built by the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway in 1852. This was the Haltwhistle to Alston Railway, originally built as a horse drawn waggon way in 1798 and later converted to railway. George Stephenson used his Rocket on the line when he was inspecting the construction of the line. Although earmarked for closure as part of the Beeching cuts in 1963, miraculously survived up until May 1, 1976. The area was rich in minerals and coal which needed transporting to the markets. You may catch sight of Golden Plovers and Curlew. There’re steep hillsides, woodland and wild flowers and open panoramas grazed by sheep. There is a section where the South Tyneside Heritage Railway runs alongside the Trail so we advise you check the train times before travelling it. There are some days in the week when the trains do not run.
https://www.heritagerailway.co.uk/414/the-haltwhistle-to-alston-railway/ https://www.south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/timetables/
Grid ref: NY 709 632 Haltwhistle – Parking turn left on Sustrans path alongside A69 to Bellister Castle car park. Grid ref: NY 717 466 Alston Parking in station
South Tyne Railway between Lintley and Slaggeyford © Copyright Philip Barker and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
South Tyne Trail - Kirkhaugh Halt © Copyright Nigel Thompson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
South Tyne Trail near Burnstones © Copyright Phil Champion and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
South Tyne Trail alongside the South Tyndale Railway © Copyright Peter McDermott and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
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