Ulverston to Ravenglass
Michael Portillo is in Cumbria, enjoying one of the most spectacular coastal railway journeys in Britain. He takes to the lake in Ulverston and hikes up Black Combe.
Michael Portillo is in Cumbria, enjoying one of the most spectacular coastal railway journeys in Britain.
In Ulverston, he sets sail in a small craft with a lifelong devotee of Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons. At Barrow-in-Furness, Michael investigates the mountains of scrap left behind as iron ore was turned into ships, trains and railway tracks.
From Silecroft, Michael hikes up Black Combe to join a champion endurance athlete as she navigates and runs across the fells. Pressing north, he reaches the delightful Ravenglass and Eskdale heritage railway.
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A memorable journey into the heart of the Lake District
Duration: 01:33
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Director | Tom Richardson |
| Series Editor | Alison Kreps |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
Broadcasts
- Thu 25 May 2023 18:30
- Thu 1 Jun 2023 06:00
- Thu 6 Jul 2023 03:00
Steam railway programmes on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer
A collection of programmes from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ archives on the beauty of steam locomotives.