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Steeple Grange Light Railway

Steeple Grange Light Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.

Steeple Grange Light Railway, heritage railways in Derbyshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Spring – autumn
Nearest railway station
Recreation Ground Halt · 0.1 km
  • Family-friendly

About

Steeple Grange Light Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom — a preserved or volunteer-run line carrying tourist services. Records date its origin to 1985. Coordinates: 53.0960°, -1.5770°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Via Gellia Woodlands SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Steeple Grange Light Railway is a narrow-gauge heritage railway visitor attraction near Wirksworth in Derbyshire, England. Opened in 1985 on the trackbed of a disused branch line, it uses industrial locomotives and rolling stock from disused mines, quarries, and steelworks around the country.

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Coordinates
53.0960, -1.5770
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Middleton
Postcode
DE4 4NX
Parliamentary constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Established
1985
Nearest railway station
Recreation Ground Halt0.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Steeple Grange Light Railway?
Steeple Grange Light Railway is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 4NX), in the parish of Middleton.
When was Steeple Grange Light Railway built?
Built or established in 1985.
Is Steeple Grange Light Railway a protected site?
Yes — Steeple Grange Light Railway is part of the Via Gellia Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Steeple Grange Light Railway?
The nearest railway station is Recreation Ground Halt, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 4NX.