Mileage to Carlise

[STEVIEBOY1]

Good morning,

Does anyone know the mileage from Leeds to Carlisle via the S&C and also from Preston to Carlisle via Clitheroe, Hellifield, S&C and back from Carlisle to Preston via Shap. I Am trying to work out what is better value for money steam haulage-wise so I can choose the better routing of two possible Diesel & Steam railtours from London in the New Year. Tks.

 

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Leeds-Settle-Carlisle 112m72c
Preston-Hellifield-Carlisle 113m01c (Preston-Hellifield 36m17c)
Preston-Shap-Carlisle 90m07c

I think.

 

[Lrd]

Have a look here:

http://mileage.railmiles.org/

 

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I would choose the Preston via Hellifield to Carlisle and return Via Shap rather than Via Leeds

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

Leeds-Settle-Carlisle 112m72c
Preston-Hellifield-Carlisle 113m01c (Preston-Hellifield 36m17c)
Preston-Shap-Carlisle 90m07c

I think.

Many thanks for this.
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Have a look here:

http://mileage.railmiles.org/

Wow, that website is fantastic, thank you for the link, most useful.
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I would choose the Preston via Hellifield to Carlisle and return Via Shap rather than Via Leeds

Yes, I agree with you, that does give more miles by steam traction and although both routes are good, the circular route via Hellifield and Shap is perhaps a little more unusal and maybe more scenic too. (It's also GBP 20.00 approx cheaper.)

Rgds Steve.

 

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Enjoy