Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

One of the steepest railways in the UK, and England’s only inland funicular, the Bridgnorth Cliff Railway connects the High Town, perched atop a 111-foot sandstone cliff, to the Low Town beside the River Severn. Originally water-powered, the system began to use electricity in 1944, though still retaining much of its original winding gear. Delivering a scenic journey with panoramic views of the river and surrounding countryside, it’s a popular local attraction, though still very much serving as a...