Historic bridges · North West England
Claughton Aerial Ropeway
In or near Claughton.
Claughton Aerial Ropeway is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Claughton Aerial Ropeway is a historic bridge in Lancashire, North-West England. Built or established in 1924, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 6.5 km away. Postcode area LA2.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Claughton Aerial Ropeway is a modern bridge located in Claughton, Lancashire, North-West England. Established in 1924, it is situated within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) of the Forest of Bowland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0913, -2.6699
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Claughton
- Postcode
- LA2 9JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Established
- 1924
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington — 6.5 km
Sources
- osm: w412762110 (ODbL)
- commons: Aerial ropeway, Claughton Brickworks - 5923917.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Claughton Aerial Ropeway?
- Claughton Aerial Ropeway is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 9JY), in the parish of Claughton.
- What is Claughton Aerial Ropeway?
- Claughton Aerial Ropeway is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Claughton Aerial Ropeway?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 9JY.
- When was Claughton Aerial Ropeway built?
- Built or established in 1924.
- Is Claughton Aerial Ropeway a protected site?
- Yes — Claughton Aerial Ropeway is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Claughton Aerial Ropeway free to visit?
- Yes, Claughton Aerial Ropeway is free to enter.
- How do I get to Claughton Aerial Ropeway?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 9JY.