Birker Beck Footbridge, Eskdale, Cumbria
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flipflopnick
N 54° 23.495 W 003° 15.449
30U E 483280 N 6027121
This bridleway runs parallel to the river Esk crossing several streams using this typical footbridge for walkers to cross Birker Beck. Wheeled traffic will have to ford the stream.
Waymark Code: WMB45Q
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/03/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member CM-14
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One school of thought has this as a thoroughfare of Roman origin. The track is well established and very popular as a valley walk between the road bridges. Three natural stone steps raise the deck of the footbridge above the flood level of the beck.

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Trail Name: Eskdale Roman Way

Approximate Length of Bridge: 15

Obstacle: Birker Beck (stream)

Trail Type: Earthen/Packed Dirt
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