Historic bridges · South West England
Chelfham Viaduct
In or near Brayford.
Chelfham Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Chelfham Viaduct is located in North Devon, with the nearest railway station being Barnstaple, approximately 6.2 km away. Entry to the viaduct is free. The postcode for navigation is EX32 7LA.
About
Chelfham Viaduct is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.1031°, -3.9874°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Chelfham Viaduct is a railway viaduct built in 1896–97 to carry the single track, narrow-gauge Lynton and Barnstaple Railway (L&B) across the Stoke Rivers valley. Designed by L&B engineer, FW Chanter, and containing over a quarter of a million Marland bricks, its eight arches - each 42 feet (13 m) wide and 70 feet (21 m) high - meaning that the 132-yard (121 m)-long viaduct is the largest narrow gauge railway structure in England. Chelfham Viaduct was Bridge number 22 of the 80 that carried or spanned the railway over its 19-mile (31 km) length. The viaduct was classified as a Grade II listed structure on 25 February 1965.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.1031, -3.9874
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Bratton Fleming
- Postcode
- EX32 7LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 6.2 km
Sources
- osm: w1123442592 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Chelfham Viaduct (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Lynton and Barnstaple Railway - Chelfham Viaduct.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hillfort, Cunnilear or Coneybeare Wood
Vineyards · 1.2 km
Cunnilear Camp
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Rigg Side
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Goodleigh War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Goodleigh
Villages · 1.9 km
Shirwell
Villages · 2.1 km
Castle Roborough
Literary houses · 2.3 km
Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort)
Castles · 2.4 km
Stoke Rivers
Villages · 2.4 km
Parkhill Farm
Campsites · 2.5 km
Goodleigh Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
South Town Farm Campsite
Campsites · 2.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Vineyards · South West England
Hillfort, Cunnilear or Coneybeare Wood
Hillfort, Cunnilear or Coneybeare Wood — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Vineyards · South West England
Cunnilear Camp
Cunnilear Camp — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Rigg Side
Rigg Side — house in Goodleigh, North Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Goodleigh War Memorial
Goodleigh War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Where to eat & stay near Chelfham Viaduct
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
South Town Farm Campsite
South Town Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Royal and Fortescue Hotel
The Royal and Fortescue Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Imperial Hotel
Imperial Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Greenacres Touring Caravan Park
Greenacres Touring Caravan Park — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Barum Gate
Barum Gate — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: british. Brand: Table Table.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Marshals Public House
Marshals Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Royal Exchange Public House
Royal Exchange Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Cork and Bottle
Cork and Bottle in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
Three Tuns Inn
Three Tuns Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
More bridges in this region
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Avoncliff Aqueduct
Avoncliff Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Avoncliff Aqueduct
Avoncliff Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bradford Viaduct
Bradford Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Chippenham Viaduct
Chippenham Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chelfham Viaduct?
- Chelfham Viaduct is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX32 7LA), in the parish of Bratton Fleming.
- What is Chelfham Viaduct?
- Chelfham Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chelfham Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX32 7LA.
- Is Chelfham Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Chelfham Viaduct is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chelfham Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Chelfham Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chelfham Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX32 7LA.