The Lake District
- Episode aired Oct 12, 2018
The Penrith to Cockermouth freight line was built over the difficult terrain of the Lake District to ease the strain on the Cumberland miners and their beasts. Motor vehicles changed everyth... Read allThe Penrith to Cockermouth freight line was built over the difficult terrain of the Lake District to ease the strain on the Cumberland miners and their beasts. Motor vehicles changed everything and the line fell into decline. Tourists now explore the spectacular countryside.The Penrith to Cockermouth freight line was built over the difficult terrain of the Lake District to ease the strain on the Cumberland miners and their beasts. Motor vehicles changed everything and the line fell into decline. Tourists now explore the spectacular countryside.