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Road directions
From the M6, Junction 36: Head westbound onto the A590 until you reach Greenodd. Then take the A5092 to Broughton and finally the A595 north to Ravenglass, which is at a T-junction just after passing Muncaster Castle. The village and miniature railway are well signposted from the road.
Parking
There is a large car park offering free parking all day (although if you plan to come on a busy weekend or Bank Holiday then arrive early!). Alternatively, the car park at the R&ER is £2 for two hours or £3 for all day. Both of these are safe places for your car to be left.
Public transport
Trains serve the station frequently throughout the day from Carlisle and Barrow. Some trains come from Lancaster and Preston, but you will usually have to change at Barrow after a TransPennine Express service from Manchester.
Amenities
Ravenglass village has a lot to offer, with several pubs serving food and drink, a cafe on the "La'al Ratty" station and public toilets nearby.
Accommodation
There are a few Bed and Breakfasts and caravan/camp sites nearby, within five minutes walk of the station.
From the platforms or the bridge you can get good photos of trains running in either direction with good lighting for most of the time. Good angles are really either at the north end of the southbound platform (furthest from the ramp up from the car park) or on the signal box side of the footbridge. You can also have access to the steps of the signal box and occasionally it is opened up for viewing.
