Cronk

Cronk-ny-Braaid (The Hill in the Valley), more famously known as Cronk, is named so as the town was built on a rocky outcrop in the centre of the valley leading to the heart of Sodor. This incredibly defensive structure led to its development into a fortified town. A (now ruined) castle was built here in the twelfth century.

Cronk is about halfway along the North Western Railway's main line and is a stop for express trains.

To the west is a magnificent viaduct where Gordon once had his dome blown off. To the north is a private school and the ruins of Cronk Abbey, both of which are serviced by Abbey Station on the Peel Godred branch line.