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Crowle Peatland Railway Hosts Spooky Ghost Train Rides for Halloween
12 Oct
Summary
- Crowle Peatland Railway reviving peat wagon history for Halloween
- Volunteers restoring and operating abandoned peat railway
- Nature reserve home to diverse wildlife, including breeding birds
In the lead-up to Halloween 2025, the Crowle Peatland Railway in Lincolnshire is set to host a spooky ghost train event that will revive the haunting history of the region's peat wagons. The railway, which is operated by a dedicated team of volunteers, has been restoring and running trains on the once-abandoned tracks that once transported peat across the moors.
The Humberhead Peatlands nature reserve, which includes the Crowle Moor, is described as one of the richest areas of lowland peat vegetation in northern England. The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust began managing a portion of the land in 1971 as concerns grew over the environmental damage caused by peat working. Over the next three decades, the protected area expanded, and peat extraction declined until the national nature reserve was officially opened in 2005.
Today, the reserve is home to more than 30 breeding bird species, as well as grass snakes and adders. The railway, which was once used to haul peat, has been preserved by volunteers who are now learning to operate the locomotives. The Crowle Peatland Railway welcomes visitors throughout the year and will be hosting special Halloween-themed events on October 25-26, 2025, offering a unique opportunity to experience the spooky history of the region's peat industry.
