Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Ballochmyle Bridge
In or near Catrine.
Ballochmyle Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ballochmyle Bridge, the nearest railway station is Auchinleck, located 4.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for navigation is KA5 5JN.
About
Ballochmyle Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14485). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 12/06/1972 Local Authority East Ayrshire Planning Authority East Ayrshire Parish Mauchline NGR NS 51610 25490 Coordinates 251610, 625490 — Impressive single concrete span with vertical supports carrying modern arterial road access River Ayr, replacing Howford Bridge - (opened, September, 1962).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ballochmyle Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5006, -4.3508
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA5 5JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Established
- 1962
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17792288 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Howford Bridge
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Catrine House Caravan and Camping
Campsites · 0.4 km
Clifftop viewpoint (informal)
Viewpoints · 0.5 km
Ballochmyle Cup & Ring Markings (Kingencleugh Panel)
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
Ballochmyle Golf Course
Golf courses · 0.6 km
Site of destroyed Pedens Cave
Caves · 0.7 km
Ballochmyle Viaduct
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Catrine
Towns & cities · 0.9 km
Catrine Mill Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Catrine Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Kingencleugh Castle
Castles · 1.3 km
Catrine
Villages · 1.4 km
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Places to stay
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ballochmyle Bridge?
- Ballochmyle Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA5 5JN).
- What is Ballochmyle Bridge?
- Ballochmyle Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ballochmyle Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA5 5JN.
- When was Ballochmyle Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1962.
- Is Ballochmyle Bridge a listed building?
- Ballochmyle Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Ballochmyle Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Ballochmyle Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ballochmyle Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA5 5JN.