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 The Settle - Carlisle Railway

The Ribble Gorge at Sherwood Brow, Near Helwith Bridge

At Sherwood Brow the railway occupies a deep gorge. Here is the gorge with the isolated summit of Smearsett in the background.

December 22nd 2000

 

In this view you can just see both the upper and lower viaducts. The lower viaduct is about twice the height of the upper one.

December 22nd 2000
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