Amazing 73-mile railway through stunning UK countryside a stone's throw from Manchester

Marvel at Britain's untouched countryside with this epic train journey that's been branded one of the 'most scenic' in Europe.

Crossing over 20 viaducts, through 14 tunnels, and a breath-taking vista, the Settle to Carlisle Railway attracts visitors from around the globe.

The 73-mile journey takes around one hour and 40 minutes to complete and starts off in the vibrant market town of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales. You'll quickly melt into vast greenery and start to spot the Yorkshire Three Peaks which avid hikers take on all three in one day.

First there's Pen-y-ghent, standing 694m tall, then Ingleborough (723m) and Whernside (736m).

But the Ribblehead Viaduct, also referred to as the Batty Moss Viaduct, is by far the most impressive part of the journey, the Mirror reports.

A stunning piece of Victorian engineering, this Grade 2 listed building boasts 24 massive stone arches 104 feet (32 metres) above the moor.

Other sights to keep your eyes peeled for include an adorable statue of a dog on the southbound platform at Garsdale station. Ruswarp the Border Collie was owned by Graham Nuttall who co-founded Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line - a campaign to stop the line from being closed. Sadly, the pair went walking in the hills back on 20 January 1990 and failed to return.

According to reports, Graham's body was found on 7 April, and Ruswarp has stayed by his side for 11 weeks. He lived long enough to be at his owner's funeral and has since been immortalised in the area they both loved to explore.

Sitting by and watching the Yorkshire Dales' beauty is pleasant enough, but if you're up for a real trip you can get off at any of the chocolate box railway stations and explore the nearby attractions. Skipton Castle and