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Weardale Railway

Heritage Rail Member

Overview


The Weardale Railway is an 18 mile heritage line which runs from a connection with the main railway network at Bishop Auckland in County Durham to Eastgate in the Weardale Area of Outstanding Beauty. At the moment a 16 mile section between Stanhope and Bishop Auckland has been restored for passenger and freight use.

Weardale Railway

History

The Weardale Railway was part of a line which originally ran from Bishop Auckland, following the River Wear westwards to the village of Wearhead – a distance of 25 miles. The line was started as an offshoot of the Stockton & Darlington Railway in 1847 to transport material to the ironworks of Teesside, and by 1895 it had been extended along the dale as far as Wearhead. 

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Weardale Railway

Plan your visit

Here are some directions to help you find your way, whether travelling by train, car, bus or bike.

Weardale Railway
Station Street
Stanhope
Bishop Auckland
DL13 2YS