Partners

Carlisle Waverley Viaduct Trust is an official partner of Eden Rivers Trust who received funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for their Access to Eden partnership project to break down the barriers to Eden’s rivers and natural heritage. A major part of this project is improving access to Engine Lonning Nature Reserve in Carlisle for the local community and developing its potential for recreation and interpretation. This fits in very well with our mission to re-open the Waverley Viaduct. We supported them at several events held in the Reserve during 2023, particularly with regard to the industrial history of the area, and will continue this support, to our mutual benefit, in the coming years.

Our other main partner is Railway Paths Ltd. They should eventually own the viaduct, maintain its structure and grant CWVT a lease which will enable a route across the viaduct to be opened for walkers and cyclists.

We have had a very positive meeting with the CEO of Railway Heritage Trust who are very supportive and could be a source of grant funding when work on the viaduct commences. The other organisations mentioned below have been a valuable source of advice and support to us in developing its potential.