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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · North East England

Cox Green footbridge

In or near Offerton.

Free admission

Cox Green footbridge in England North East, United Kingdom.

River Wear near Cox Green - geograph.org.uk - 81505

Alan Fearon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
South Hylton · 3.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cox Green footbridge is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Cox Green Footbridge is a footbridge spanning the River Wear in North East England, linking Cox Green and Washington Staithes. The bridge opened in 1958, replacing a former ferry route.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.8908, -1.4941
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
NE38 8JZ
Parliamentary constituency
Washington and Gateshead South
Established
1958
Nearest railway station
South Hylton3.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cox Green footbridge?
Cox Green footbridge is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE38 8JZ), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
What is Cox Green footbridge?
Cox Green footbridge in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Cox Green footbridge?
The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE38 8JZ.
When was Cox Green footbridge built?
Built or established in 1958.
Is Cox Green footbridge free to visit?
Yes, Cox Green footbridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Cox Green footbridge?
The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE38 8JZ.