8 Gorgeous Train Rides in the U.K.

"Offering an alternative to the faster West Coast Main Line, the Cumbrian Coast route that branches at Carnforth lingers along wind-blasted shores and mist-shrouded fringes of the Lake District, trading speed for dramatic sea-hugging views. Although it adds nearly three hours compared with the main line, the vistas of the Irish Sea’s crashing waves and the coastal stretches around St. Bees Head make the longer run richly rewarding." - James March James March James March is a travel writer based in Birmingham, U.K. He has lived in France, Italy, and Canada and his writing frequently covers culture, gastronomy, identity, and history. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines