Historic bridges · North West England
Dick Mather Bridge
In or near Croft.
Dick Mather 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
- Trencherbone Platform · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dick Mather Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.4929°, -2.5100°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Dick Mather Bridge is a bridge located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Wigan. It serves as a notable crossing in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4929, -2.5100
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN7 2PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leigh and Atherton
- Nearest railway station
- Trencherbone Platform — 4.3 km
Sources
- osm: w1217587225 (ODbL)
- commons: Bridgewater Canal, Mather Lane Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 2324303.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dick Mather Bridge?
- Dick Mather Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WN7 2PW), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is Dick Mather Bridge?
- Dick Mather Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dick Mather Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Trencherbone Platform, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN7 2PW.
- Is Dick Mather Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Dick Mather Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dick Mather Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Trencherbone Platform, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN7 2PW.