Packhorse Bridge, Great Asby, Cumbria
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flipflopnick
N 54° 30.664 W 002° 29.900
30U E 532479 N 6040501
This lovely old packhorse bridge is a crossing point for the long distance walkers on the Westmorland Way. They cross Dale Beck to bypass the village.
Waymark Code: WMCCWE
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/23/2011
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This bridge was one of the original places to enter the village for people on foot. The adjacent road bridge was once a ford. As with all packhorse bridges this is built of local materials, the local limestone. It has two buttresses with a large slabs of rock across. The side walls are deliberately low to allow laden horses over. The path either side is well maintained. Grade 2 listed structure.
Trail Name: Westmorland Way

Approximate Length of Bridge: 15

Obstacle: Dale Beck

Trail Type: Earthen/Packed Dirt
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