Low Yewdale Bridge, Coniston - Stone Bridges on Waymarking.com

Low Yewdale area is owned or managed by the National Trust. The nearby cottages have National Trust tenants, one of which is a Bed and Breakfast. Arthur Ransome once stayed at the Cottages, "where water was dipped from a beck running by the cottage and you might easily find a minnow swimming in the jug." (visit link)

The bridge has interesting walls showing the different ages of construction. The upright slates in the middle are oldest, with more recent horizontal stones ending in stone capped pillars.

The construction of the bridge is exposed with the central stones forming the deck surface showing through. Normally these stones are covered by rubble and waste stone.

A popular bridleway crosses over the bridge.

Links
Arthur Ransome e-Bio (visit link)
Tarn Hows via Coniston & Low Yewdale walk scene (visit link)
Streetmap UK (visit link)

Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Low Yewdale Cottages, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8DF Road, Highway, Street, etc.: farm track and public bridleway Water or other terrain spanned: Yewdale Beck Construction Date: between 1650 and 1750 Architect/Builder: Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   04/10/2011 bill&ben visited it