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Churnet Valley Railway General Discussion

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Sheff, Dec 6, 2013.

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    I've done it from Stoke - bus from the station to Hanley bus station, bus to Cheddleton, then walk down the hill. Not the simplest or quickest, and about a mile uphill from the station afterwards as well isn't ideal.
     
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    An alternative option is you can walk down the canal towpath which skirts Cheddleton village and also meets up with the road at The Flintlock, which is conveniently close to a bus stop. It's a similar distance walk but avoids the steep hill.

    I did the same journey you describe many times from Stoke station when volunteering.

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    TRUSTPILOT COMMENT FROM YESTERDAY'S BORDERS EXPLORER DAY - WELL DONE TO EVERYONE INVOLVED!!!



    A superb experience well worth every penny and more besides. For anyone interested in the workings and political machinations of running a heritage railway this is a must. As well as a first rate breakfast the ongoing commentary by the Director himself was highly informative. The runpasts offered a chance to see a steam engine working hard from ground level. Not had as much fun since Bulawayo in 1991... Thank you. Other heritage railways would do well to copy this idea.
     
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    I’ve seen on one of the Facebook posts Ian R mention there’s hope of completing the temporary platform and runaround look at leek “soon” but there are some more planning issues.

    Does anyone know any more?
     
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    @49010 Simon?
     
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    I'm not aware of anything at present - Sorry.
     
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