Shap Summit
The West Coast Main Line climbs to Shap Summit on Shap Fell, a bleak and exposed stretch with a long history of freight and passenger workings. Public footpaths and minor roads cross the line.
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Access
Public footpath
Public footpaths and minor roads; the fells are open access land but the railway is not.
Lineside rules
Stay on public land and behind barriers. Never enter the track, cross a fence or ignore a sign. Trespass is a criminal offence in many countries; local rules may be stricter.
This location: The weather changes fast; carry waterproofs and a map. Stay off the tracks and away from lineside fencing.
Best time
Early morning and late afternoon.
The fell is exposed and light changes quickly; morning and late afternoon are best, with strong side light on the fells.
What you will see
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