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Location notes
Runley Bridge is just south of Settle, but to the north of Settle Junction, so only the S&C traffic runs over this section of the line. The location is on a small road with ample parking.
For more information on the Settle and Carlisle line please see the Settle - Carlisle Partnership website and consider joining Friends of the Settle Carlisle Line.
For more information on the Settle and Carlisle line please see the Settle - Carlisle Partnership website and consider joining Friends of the Settle Carlisle Line.
Railway type and traffic
Most of the local services to Carlisle are operated by 158 multiple units.
There are a number of freight services operated by DB Schenker/Freightliner/GBRf. DRS operate the autumnal RHTT trains over the route.
There are a number of freight services operated by DB Schenker/Freightliner/GBRf. DRS operate the autumnal RHTT trains over the route.
Environment
Settle is situated on the western side of the Pennines. The weather may change at any time. It would be advisable to have warm clothing to hand, although at this location you are never far from your car should the weather change.
Road directions
Coming north on the main A65 at the main Settle roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the B6480 and take the next right, which is a public road up to the railway bridge. Please do not drive past the railway bridge as this is a private road.
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Runley Bridge map co-ordinates
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Runley Bridge map co-ordinates
Parking
There is plenty of parking on the grass verge up to the bridge.
Public transport
There is a train roughly every 2 hours in each direction to Leeds and Carlisle. From the station it would be a good twenty minute walk. There is a bus service provided by Pennine between Skipton and Settle which passes along the road at least hourly.
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Amenities
There are no amenities at the location but Settle boasts a number of shops and pubs. There is also a cafe on Settle station.
Sun Compass
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Runley Bridge
Streetmap links
Runley Bridge general view map
Runley Bridge close up map
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Runley Bridge
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Runley Bridge
Googly map
Runley Bridge general view map
Runley Bridge close up map
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Runley Bridge
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Photographic notes
There are both north and southbound shots available for most of the day. The northbound shots are quite tree lined, so you will have to pick your spot to get the sun on the train. The southbound shot is more open.
General views - All photographs © Richard Tearle unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking south
From the east side of the line, on a misty dullish morning with a 70mm lens.
Fig 2 - Looking north
From the east side of the line, on a misty dullish morning with a 50mm lens. On a clear winter’s morning, Pen-y-Ghent is visible to the right of this shot.
Fig 3 - Looking north
From the west side of the line, on a misty dullish morning with a 50mm lens. Again, on a clear winter’s morning, Pen-y-Ghent is visible to the middle of this shot.
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The information on these pages is supplied for the benefit of railway enthusiasts who carry out a harmless hobby, and through the medium of photography and video, actually promote the railway industry. Railway enthusiasts can also act as eyes and ears against railway vandalism, and as such should surely be encouraged to do so by the supply of adequate information such as is found on this website.
This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavour to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass on either railway or private land. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
