Location notes
Ribblehead is one of the more remote and scenic locations on the famous Settle and Carlisle line and the site of one of the most famous viaducts in the UK.
The main photo spot here is on the west side of the line south of the viaduct, near the station. There also many photos possible on the other side across Blea Moor. Here a 'scenic' shot can be had of southbound trains after crossing the viaduct and a shot can be taken of the train passing through the station of a northbound train (but there is only limited space to photo a northbound train here).
The main photo spot here is on the west side of the line south of the viaduct, near the station. There also many photos possible on the other side across Blea Moor. Here a 'scenic' shot can be had of southbound trains after crossing the viaduct and a shot can be taken of the train passing through the station of a northbound train (but there is only limited space to photo a northbound train here).
Railway type and traffic
Sprinters on passenger services about every 2 hours. There are regular charter trains along the line.
Freight is mainly Coal, operated by EWS and Freightliner, as well as GBRf and EWS Gypsum trains to New Biggin.
Freight is mainly Coal, operated by EWS and Freightliner, as well as GBRf and EWS Gypsum trains to New Biggin.
Environment
Ribblehead has little more from a station, pub, a few houses and a car park apart from that its the middle of nowhere.
Note: the weather can change quickly and the station area is famous for strong and cold winds so come prepared!
Note: the weather can change quickly and the station area is famous for strong and cold winds so come prepared!
Road directions
If coming from the south take the B6479 north from Settle (which is on the A65)
Ribblehead map co-ordinates
Ribblehead map co-ordinates
Parking
There many places to park in this area. Parking is possible by the location on the south west side of the viaduct.
Public transport
Catch the train to Ribblehead station, about every 2 hours but check times before travelling.
Amenities
There is a Pub which services food in Ribblehead.
Accommodation
The pub also offers a Bed and Breakfast service.
Where on the map
Sun Compass
Open this Image in a new window and use as a sun compass with the links below.
Streetmap links
Ribblehead general view map
Ribblehead close up map
Multimap links
Ribblehead on new multimap
Ribblehead general view map
Ribblehead close up map
Ribblehead aerial view (where available)
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Ribblehead
Some areas not available at all zoom levels,.
Helpful location information
Railway Gen Group
Photographic notes
This is very much a lunch time to evening location sun on the side and front for a southbound from about 10am and will stay on the sun and move onto the front of a northbound in the afternoon before setting.
If you do find this information useful then please feel free to mention how you 'found' the location on your website or magazine submission.
If you do find this information useful then please feel free to mention how you 'found' the location on your website or magazine submission.
Offical Guidelines for Railway Enthusiasts
British Transport Police Guidelines for rail enthusiaist
Network Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
ATOC/National Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
If you see anything suspicious the British Transport Police can be contacted on their crime telephone number:
0800 405040
Help all us railway enthusiasts get a better name by helping the British Transport Police catch the cable thief's and vandals.
Network Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
ATOC/National Rail Guidelines for rail enthusiasts
If you see anything suspicious the British Transport Police can be contacted on their crime telephone number:
0800 405040
Help all us railway enthusiasts get a better name by helping the British Transport Police catch the cable thief's and vandals.
General views - All photographs © Jonathan Lewis unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north west
Fig 2 - Looking south east
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The information on these pages is supplied for the benefit of railway enthusiasts who carry out a harmless hobby, and through the medium of photography and video, actually promote the railway industry. Railway enthusiasts can also act as eyes and ears against railway vandalism, and as such should surely be encouraged to do so by the supply of adequate information such as is found on this website.
This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavor to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window.
Please enjoy this guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
