Hello John. I’m very envious of your walk. I don’t know much about the railway, but I don’t think it actually followed the route as shown on the map I featured. It is long since closed, but I seem to remember there were some good websites detailing the history. I didn’t see the sign on the gatepost so will look for that when I return. There’s also a later boathouse on the river. Altogether a must fascinating place to explore and I can’t wait to revisit!

Good afternoon John. It is a complicated history, so I am pleased I have helped you appreciate the various stages in Twizel’s development. I hope you are able to revisit it before too long.

Hello David. Yes, it’s a shame that the modern road bridge rather ruins the composition, but it is still a delightful spot. I would like to be there now as the wildflowers appear. Duddo stone circle is wonderful too, although you have even greater reason to find it romantic. And very well done Nicola for introducing you to the Monteath Mausoleum and setting in motion all the fabulous results you and the team have achieved there.

Good morning Ed and apologies for the slow response – I am just back from a week away. Eastnor is indeed a wonderful building, but as you say it doesn’t qualify as a folly as it has remained a family home whereas Twizel grew and grew without every becoming the family’s principal seat, and was then abandoned. Thank you for taking the time to comment.