Great British Railway Journeys
Windermere to Kendal
Season 1 Episode 8 of 20
Michael Portillo continues his journey following George Bradshaw's footsteps, as the third leg of his trip from Preston to Kirkcaldy sees him embarking on a two-day tour of the Lake District. He begins in Windermere, where he travels by steamboat to the north of the lake, and continues to Claife viewing station, where he learns about the water pollution caused by increasing levels of tourism. He spends the night in Grasmere, and the following day reaches Kendal, where he buys local delicacies and meets a farmer who explains the impact of railways on farming practices
Great British Railway Journeys airs on U&Yesterday HD at 11:30 AM, Tuesday 25 March. (Subtitles.)
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Michael Portillo
Presenter
Fiona Caldwell
Series Producer
Charlie Bunce
Executive Producer