Where is the longest steam train ride in the uk?

Question

my grandson asked as he wants to go on one

Answer 1

longest approx 38 miles fort william to mallaig only steam train run by BR called the jacobite runs throughout summer season go up there every year for hols if you are lucky and get the weather is good, second best trip for scenery in uk after settle-carlisle

Answer 2

(1) The North York Moors Railway - Pickering to Grosmont, 18 miles + extension over Network Rail tracks to Whitby,(http://www.nymr.co.uk/)

(2) Severn Valley Railway - Kidderminster to Bridgnorth, 16 miles, (http://www.svr.co.uk/)

but the longest is;

(3) West Somerset Railway - Minehead to Bishop's Lydeard, 20 miles (http://www.wsr.org.uk/)

I've given you these three options as you don't say where in the country you are. Check on the websites for timetables and to ensure that there will be steam haulage on the day you decide to visit.

Enjoy!