Address: Low Sleights Rd, Carnforth, LA6 3AU, United Kingdom
Rating: 4.8
based on 174 reviews.
Accessibility
Pros:
"Possible to say that this place is awesome for so many reasons, the main reason being, it's so accessible, from Mums with prams to those who need help via walking sticks or even wheel chair users, everyone can visit here... its fabulous 👌"
"The footpath has a few potholes but can easily be worked around in a wheelchair."
"With easy parking just minutes from this impressive viaduct along a well maintained path."
"For parking, there are quite a few spaces on the roadside marked out with light gravel so you can't really miss them."
"There is ample parking spaces all the way down the road, and a nice pub close to the viaduct."
Cons:
"There is NOT a carpark available. You park at the side/s of the main road."
"Parking is on the side of the busy A road. This can get extremely busy at peak times."
"Parking can be challenging and other than a small pub and railway museum/ tea room facilities are basic here."
"However not wheelchair friendly as terrain can be quite rough and steep in some places then further on quite marshy and soft."
"The drive up to the Viaduct is narrow now there are no actual passing places if a car is coming from the other direction."
Scenery and Photography
Pros:
"Very scenic place to visit makes for some great photos."
"Serene and breath-taking scenery overlooking the historical viaduct."
"The views all around made it a very worthwhile place to visit!"
"Great to go and take photos of the viaduct!!"
"Absolutely stunning structure. But most of all how beautiful the area is and so tranquil."
Cons:
"Photography of today's Steam Train was a little underwhelming because the Engine had BLACK Smoke which blended into the background."
"Disabled provision excepted, it's a shame that cars are able to drive under the arches as they spoil your photos."
"Unfortunately it was miserable weather today therefore no great photos."
"Just fantastic, absolutely stunning. Really worth the visit, the sunset here is a sight to behold."
"Very picturesque, equally impressive from atop of the mountain ranges as it is right next to the structure."
Historical Significance
Pros:
"A fabulous stone structure which leaves you in awe of how it was constructed."
"What an amazing structure."
"The engineering and manpower that it took to create this famous historical viaduct was awe-inspiring."
"Beautiful and mind blowing feat of Engineering for the 1870's."
"Striking 25 arch viaduct built by navvies many years ago and renovated at great expense more recently in the eighties."
Cons:
"Apparently, over 100 workers lost their lives building the viaduct and over 200 women and children in the Shantys."
"More than a hundred workers lost their lives in construction-related accidents, fighting, or from outbreaks of smallpox."
"These Shanty towns and its inhabitants endured hardships I would not liked to have experienced myself."
"Amazing viaduct in the most beautiful part of the dale's. The history of the construction is quite scary and the sacrifice of those involved unimaginable."
"Only thing that would make me give a 5 star would be more info displays about the priceless upland moorland which is a delicate and scarce ecosystem that supports our survival."
Facilities and Amenities
Pros:
"Just some minor points because of its remoteness there is only a pub which has access to toilet facilities."
"A nice traditional pub situated next to the river and the railway line of the Settle and Carlisle about 10 minutes drive out of Settle."
"Had a lovely stay here in my camper! Had a great meal and a few pints in the station inn, lovely staff and free to park for the night."
"There's a nice little pub adjacent to Viaduct called 'The Station Inn' offering superb ambience and delicious food."
"The old station houses a small museum of photos and items relating to its history."
Cons:
"Went there for Sunday walk, the morning was very grey and cloudy. Near the viaduct is free parking, but big problems with a public toilets."
"Slightly spoiled by the broken toilet someone had dumped right next to the historic monument."
"Far too many dog poo bags all over the place."
"Just needs some bins at the bottom to encourage people who should know better to stop littering the place!"
"Try and avoid an ice cream van at the side of the road with pink and white stripes on it as she ruined our walk."
Experience and Atmosphere
Pros:
"Most miserable and unnecessarily rude lady running the snack van though, but didn't let her spoil our visit 😄."
"Great just to sit and marvel at this great British feat of engineering."
"Amazing views within a 5 minute walk of Ribblehead train station."
"Truly beautiful natural landscape and architectural masterpiece."
"An impressive piece of Victorian engineering which is placed for great photo opportunities."
Cons:
"Then out of nowhere about four small kids came around the base of one the plinths and all started screaming at the top of their voices."
"You need to be a hiker for this walk up to the Summit of Whernside Hill. It's a Steep Climb and Decent."
"Stick to the path and keep kids/dogs close as there are pros of deep sink holes (aka snake holes) all over this landscape."
"The echo under the bridge is amazing."
"Just to let you know you may have no phone signal but enjoy the wild beauty instead."