RAIL enthusiasts are being given the rare opportunity to enjoy a long distance train journey from Cumbria to North Wales.

Travel company Compass Tours is organising a one-off service from Oxenholme to Holyhead in North Wales on March 24.

The journey will depart from Oxenholme at 7.30am and will follow a scenic route through Lancashire and Cheshire and passengers will be able to explore Llandudno, Bangor or Holyhead.

For details, call 0151-722-1147.