The East Yorkshireman

Join us for a memorable steam-hauled day excursion to the popular Yorkshire seaside resort of Scarborough. This circular journey takes in some of the most scenic railway routes in Northern England, including the Peak District, the Yorkshire Wolds and the picturesque Yorkshire Coast Line.

Our steam-hauled excursion to the popular Yorkshire seaside resort of Scarborough follows an unusual circular route, taking in the spectacular scenery of the Peak District, the Yorkshire Wolds and the Yorkshire Coast Line.

Leaving Manchester Victoria, we head eastwards across the Pennines via Romiley and the former Midland Railway route through the Peak District National Park. After passing through Cowburn Tunnel, we emerge into the beautiful Vale of Edale before calling at Hathersage. Shortly afterwards we enter the 3½-mile-long Totley Tunnel, one of the longest railway tunnels in Britain, before arriving at Sheffield for our final passenger stop.

Continuing north-eastwards, we travel via Doncaster and Goole, where we cross the River Ouse on its railway swing bridge. Our route then follows the north bank of the Humber Estuary, providing extensive views across the water as we pass beneath the Humber Bridge and skirt the city of Hull at Anlaby Junction, where we join the Yorkshire Coast Line.

Passing through the attractive market town of Beverley, dominated by its magnificent Minster, we enter the rolling chalk landscape of the Yorkshire Wolds. Beyond Driffield we continue to Bridlington, where one of Britain's last remaining original station buffets can still be found. North of Bridlington the railway becomes single track and begins the steady climb through Bempton, rising at gradients of up to 1 in 92 before reaching Seamer Junction and continuing to Scarborough.

Scarborough has long been one of Britain's most popular seaside resorts. The town offers attractive sandy beaches, a busy harbour, traditional seaside attractions and an impressive range of shops, cafés and restaurants. Visitors may also wish to explore the historic headland, overlooked by the ruins of Scarborough Castle, or simply enjoy a stroll along the seafront.

The railway station is notable for possessing the longest station seat in the world.

Our return journey takes us westwards through the Yorkshire countryside via Malton and pass near the grounds of Castle Howard before reaching York. Here our steam locomotive is detached and the remainder of the journey is diesel hauled.

We then retrace our outward route, setting down passengers at Sheffield, Hathersage, Romiley and Manchester Victoria.

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