Historic bridges · North West England
Docker Viaduct
Also known as: Dockray Viaduct, Docker's Garth Viaduct
In or near Grayrigg.
Docker Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Docker Viaduct is a historic bridge in North-West England. Built or established in 1846, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 5.3 km away. Postcode area LA8.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Docker Viaduct, located in Lambrigg, North-West England, is a Victorian-era bridge established in 1846. It is also known as Dockray Viaduct or Docker's Garth Viaduct. The structure is situated within the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3552, -2.6690
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lambrigg
- Postcode
- LA8 0DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Established
- 1846
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal — 5.3 km
Sources
- osm: w1038791934 (ODbL)
- commons: Docker Viaduct 19.10.2016.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Docker Viaduct?
- Docker Viaduct is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 0DE), in the parish of Lambrigg.
- What is Docker Viaduct?
- Docker Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Docker Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 0DE.
- When was Docker Viaduct built?
- Built or established in 1846.
- Is Docker Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Docker Viaduct is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Docker Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Docker Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Docker Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 0DE.