Markfield Wire Tramway
Ever ridden a gondola or chair lift? If so, you’ve been transported by technology that was developed on this site.
ANCESTOR OF THE MODERN SKI LIFT
On February 13th 1869, Charles Hodgson presented his first commercial wire tramway here, and opened up a new world of moving things using wire-ropes!
An interpretation panel is available at the Hill Hole Car Park, co-located with the Geopark Information Hub at what3words location ///widget.waltzed.deed
Why not visit Hill Hole while you’re here?