Ashgill Force bridge, near Alston in Cumbria
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sir Lose-a-lot
N 54° 45.530 W 002° 22.572
30U E 540142 N 6068133
A brick and stone arched bridge on the B6277 at Ashgillside in Cumbria.
Waymark Code: WM3N5J
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/23/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member lilluckyclover
Views: 4

The people who rush over this bridge in their cars miss the great waterfall hidden below. There is a footpath at the south end of the bridge which leads down below into Ashgill. From here you will get the best view of both the waterfall and the bridge. The area to the west of the bridge was,in the 19th century, used as a dressing floor of a nearby mine.
Height of bridge: 100 ft approx

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The bridge crosses a small river and a waterfall.


Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes

Name of road or trail the bridge services: B6277

Location:
Between Alston in Cumbria and Middleton in Teesdale in County Durham


Length of bridge: Not listed

Date constructed: Not listed

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