Walking Britain's Lost Railways

Season 4

All over Britain there are fascinating lost railways waiting to be uncovered. Every week Rob Bell will explore the old railway lines around the country, experiencing the hidden landscapes, lost infrastructure and forgotten worlds.

Where to Watch Season 4

4 Episodes

Walking Yorkshire's Lost Railways
E1
Walking Yorkshire's Lost RailwaysRob is in Yorkshire on the trail of a man once known as the ‘Railway King’. George Hudson rose from farming origins to become Lord Mayor of York.
Walking Cornwall's Lost Railways
E2
Walking Cornwall's Lost RailwaysRob explores the copper mining that once dominated Cornwall, following the first two railways as he discovers how the deep mines prompted the invention of the steam engine.
Walking Kent’s Lost Railways
E3
Walking Kent’s Lost RailwaysRob checks out a railway line in rural Kent that became extremely prominent during the world wars, The Elham Valley Railway, which once connected Folkestone to Canterbury.
Walking Northern Ireland’s Lost Railways
E4
Walking Northern Ireland’s Lost RailwaysRob explores the lost railways of Northern Ireland - and there are many to choose from. Northern Island is only a little larger than the counties of Yorkshire.