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Everyone knows that the train route from Settle to Carlisle is breathtakingly beautiful.
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Because every valley the train passes through is stunning.
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Every view along the way is gorgeous.
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And even the train stations themselves are delightfully quaint.
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Just take a moment to imagine boarding the Settle-Carlisle train.
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Looking out at these views, a steaming cup of tea in hand.
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Imagine staying in one of these glorious railway cottages.
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Spending your days exploring the local countryside.
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Making friends along the way.
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And then returning to your cottage when it starts to get dark.
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Imagine making a proper tea.
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And then settling down in front of the fire.
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Even in the middle of winter, it's a trip worth making.
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Because these villages look good in all kinds of weather.
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And these viaducts look incredible in every season.
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There are romantic walks to go on.
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Unexplored paths to tread.
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And lakes to swim in.
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The Settle-Carlisle railway will take you all the way up to the North Pennines.
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And it'll take you to the Yorkshire Dales.
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But also the Lake District.
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It's the perfect way to see the most beautiful parts of this country.
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To get away and just clear your head.
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And to eat some proper fish and chips.
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So seriously: Head up North.
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See what that part of the world has to offer.
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Get daytime drunk in spots like this.
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And then soak up your hangover with breakfasts like this.
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It's definitely a trip worth taking.
