Railway Walks: LMS: From the Brampton Valley to the Cumbrian Hills - Softcover

Vinter, Jeff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0752451049 ISBN 13: 9780752451046

Publisher: The History Press, 2009

Synopsis

Jeff Vinter, consultant to the BBC's popular Railway Walks series, here provides a detailed guide to ten of the best railway walks in the territory of the former London Midland and Scottish Railway. These range from the Midland Railway's express line through the Peak District to the incredible Cromford and High Peak Railway, built before railway engineering had fully developed, incorporating a series of level sections connected by mountainous inclines. Between these two extremes, the rambler can explore the Bramption Valley Way in Northamptonshire, with its gentle countryside and stone villages, or a network of lines radiating from Lancaster into the delightful Lune Valley.

The detailed description of each walk includes OS grid references, helpful maps and illustrations, comprehensive transport and refreshments information. Further walks, preserved railways and museums are suggested which shed light on the area's industrial past, while even the 'armchair walker' is not forgotten, as each chapter is prefaced with a full historical description of the line and a resume of its regeneration after closure. Whether you are interested in railway history, industrial archaeology or just strolling in the English countryside, Railway Walks: LMS will provide you with a day out that is both informative and enjoyable.

About this title

About the Author

A well-respected railway historian, JEFF VINTER joined the Railway Society at the University of Exeter whilst studying History there and began exploring the West Country’s closed rail network. An ex-Chairman of Railway Ramblers and serving Trustee of the charity Railway Paths, he has acted as consultant to a number of television series about disused railway lines, most notably Along These Lines for Meridian and the BBC series Railway Walks with Julia Bradbury, as well as James May’s Toy Stories. His books include the four-volume Railway Walks series. He lives in Chichester, Sussex.

Edition details

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0752451049
• ISBN 13: 9780752451046
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200