Day 34 Ribblehead viaduct

Woke to cloud and a cooler day. Some rain overnight. Breakfast listening to the train announcements and watching a few trains go by.
Coffee in the market place in Kirkby Stephen...only instant at the house, then we drove to Ribblehead to see the huge viaduct and it didn't disappoint!
The sun was out and jackets off as we parked and walked towards the viaduct. Our plan was to see a train go over in both directions! We succeeded. There are 24 arches on this bridge and they are enormous. It was great wandering around and under the viaduct as well as seeing it from both sides. There were so many vantage points to take photos so I headed up the hill following a walking track until I was in line with the tracks but further away from the viaduct. Lots of fun with many others all vying for the best photo!!
With 3 trains photographed and the sun blazing we went back to the car. Lunch was well earned at Kirkby Lonsdale in a cute pub called The Snooty Fox. Average food sadly. We enjoyed a look around the town, a shop for groceries and headed home.
With the sun still shining, we sat on the platform, waved to the train driver, drank our gin and tonics and Chris went and spoke to the person in the signal box. Janet picked some more flowers to go above the fireplace.Read more