Historic bridges · North East England
Gilderdale Viaduct
In or near Alston.
Gilderdale 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
- Kirkhaugh · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gilderdale Viaduct is a historic bridge in the Scottish Lowlands. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kirkhaugh, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area CA9.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gilderdale Viaduct is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Alston Moor (postcode CA9). It is situated in a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Eden and Tributaries, and is also part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 54.8318, -2.4633
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkhaugh — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: w656918888 (ODbL)
- commons: Viaduct over Gilderdale Burn - geograph.org.uk - 4352626.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gilderdale Viaduct?
- Gilderdale Viaduct is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3BE), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is Gilderdale Viaduct?
- Gilderdale Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gilderdale Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkhaugh, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3BE.
- Is Gilderdale Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Gilderdale Viaduct is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gilderdale Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Gilderdale Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gilderdale Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkhaugh, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3BE.