Chevet Branch Railway Line Bridge Over Lawns Dike - Newmillerdam, UK - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

The bridge is in Newmillerdam Country Park in the parish of Chevet.

Car parking is available at the northern end of the lake, and the area has many footpaths in the woods around the area. The route over the bridge is one of the many in the park.

Although the stream is only small it forms quite a deep valley for such a small stream and so the bridge is quite high.

The railway line

The footpath / cycleway between Old Royston and Newmillerdam was originally part of a branch of the Midland Railway intended as a direct route to Bradford and Scotland, avoiding Leeds. The project was abandoned through lack of funding when the route reached Thornhill Junction. It was opened in 1905 and closed to scheduled trains in 1968.

It is now a 'rails to trails' route for walkers and cyclists.

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians and cyclists What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Lawns Dike stream Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No Name of road or trail the bridge services: Former Chevet Branch Railway now 'rails to trails' foot and cycle path. Location: Newmillerdam, West Yorkshire Length of bridge: Not listed Height of bridge: Not listed Date constructed: Not listed

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