Having left Kendal behind, we soon arrive at Oxenholme, junction for the Windermere branch with the West Coast Main Line. LMS 5547 rattles over the points, heading south.
In Oxenholme station, a Cravens DMU forms the Windermere service.
Nearby is the Station Inn.
Going back in time to LNWR days and we arrive at Grayrigg, on the WCML north of Oxenholme.
Across country now, to another LNWR railway station, at Sedburgh.
There's time for a pint in Sedburgh, at the Red Lion, a Jennings house.
Almost due south for several miles, towards Ingleton. We encounter some limestone scenery as we approach the town. We're now in North Yorkshire.
Just outside Ingleton is the River Twiss, with Pecca Falls and pleasant walks.
Ingleton has a big church, dedicated to St Mary.
The town of Ingleton once had two railway stations. This is the Midland Railway establishment.
One remant of the MR still remains in Ingleton.
The LNWR's Ingleton station. No railways serve the town these days.
A large coach company, Bibby's, once served the town. Here's a minibus at the depot.
Now we're outside the Bridge Hotel. I don't think it exists any more.
Fortunately, the Wheatsheaf is well and truly open.
We're heading for Lancashire now, as we find the Midland Railway near Bentham.
However, at the moment, we're still in Yorkshire. Here's Bentham station in 1962 (Ben Brooksbank CC).
We reach Lancashire at Wennington Junction, as LMS 27646 passes. (Photographer unknown).
Caton is next. Here's the station in MR times. It's long since closed.
There's two pubs to do in Caton. First, a Thwaite's house, the Ship Inn.
Now for our final pub of the post, the Black Bull Inn.
The next post will see us visiting the city of Lancaster. follow the route here.
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