Heritage railways · Scottish Lowlands
South Tynedale Railway
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
- Lintley Halt · 0.3 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 Hexham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lintley Halt, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area CA8.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whitfield Moor, Plenmeller and Asholme Commons SSSI
- 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 the parish of Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh. Established in 1852 during the Victorian era, the railway operates within areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest and part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8540, -2.4894
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh
- Postcode
- CA8 7NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Established
- 1852
- Nearest railway station
- Lintley Halt — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: w794264246 (ODbL)
- commons: Disused viaduct over Thornhope Burn - geograph.org.uk - 766312.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Tynedale Railway?
- South Tynedale Railway is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7NN), in the parish of Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh.
- 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 Whitfield Moor, Plenmeller and Asholme Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to South Tynedale Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Lintley Halt, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7NN.