Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bolton Bridge
In or near Beamsley.
Bolton Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton Abbey · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bolton Bridge, the nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, located 1.2 km away. Entry is free, and the location is accessible for visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is BD23 6HD.
About
Bolton Bridge is a historic bridge in Yorkshire. The site is within the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area BD23.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bolton Bridge is a hamlet in the civil parish of Bolton Abbey, in North Yorkshire, England, on the west side of the River Wharfe. It is south along the B6160 road from the village of Bolton Abbey. It is in the parish of Bolton Abbey. The hamlet shares its name with Bolton Bridge, an old bridge over the river less than a kilometre south of the settlement. The bridge is Grade II listed, and was built in 1807. The cottage building standing on the west bank of the river by the bridge may be the site of a former chapel. There are several heritage buildings in the hamlet including some cottages and the Devonshire Arms pub. The hamlet area is considered at-risk for floods. The hamlet lies on the route of the Dales Way.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9719, -1.8916
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Beamsley
- Postcode
- BD23 6HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton Abbey — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: w1370663934 (ODbL)
- commons: Arthur Smith - Bolton Bridge - Sarjeant Gallery.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Bolton Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bolton Bridge?
- Bolton Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 6HD), in the parish of Beamsley.
- What is Bolton Bridge?
- Bolton Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bolton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 6HD.
- Is Bolton Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Bolton Bridge is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bolton Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bolton Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bolton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 6HD.