Exploring Britains Lost Railways - A Nostalgic Journey Along 50
Long-lost Railway Lines

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Exploring Britains Lost Railways gives the historical background to over 50 lost railway lines, along with descriptions of the route today for walking & cycling. Each route is highlighted on historical Ordnance Survey mapping, showing which parts can still be followed today. The carefully researched text is accompanied by historical photographs showing each line in operation prior to its closure, as well as specially commissioned images from the present day. Thousands of miles of Britains railways were closed during the 20th century, many following the implementation of the ? Beeching Report ? in the 1960s & early 1970s. Since then, many have been converted to footpaths & cycleways. Fortunately, both the keen walker & the railway enthusiast can enjoy these well-worn routes & hidden byways in peace & tranquillity. Follow the routes of over 50 long-closed railways across some of our most beautiful countryside & discover the lost railways of Britain. Routes include: ? Drakes Trail ? Plymouth to Tavistock ? Downs Link ? Guildford to Shoreham-by-Sea ? Midshires Way ? Market Harborough to Northampton ? Elan Valley Trail ? Rhayader to Craig-Goch Dam ? Hornsea Rail Trail ? Hull to Hornsea ? Deeside Way ? Aberdeen to Ballater Exploring Britains Lost Railways is an essential armchair companion for every railway enthusiast & outdoor adventurer.