Trees felled due to Ash Dieback on the old railway track, now the Ravenstonedale and Smardale trail, seen here at Smardale, Cumbria.

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Trees felled due to Ash Dieback on the old railway track, now the Ravenstonedale and Smardale walk, seen here at Smardale, Cumbria. The trail runs along the old Stainmore railway line through a nature reserve and over the spectacular Smardale Gill Viaduct. The trail and nature reserve is managed by Cumbria Wildlife Trust.

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Size: 5568px × 3712px
Location: Smardale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
Photo credit: © John Bentley / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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