Historic bridges · South West England
Horseshoe Walk Bridge
In or near Bathford.
Horseshoe Walk Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Horseshoe Walk Bridge, the nearest railway station is Bath Spa, which is 0.5 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is BA2 4HQ.
About
Horseshoe Walk Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1395953). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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360° viewimagery from 2021
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Heritage listing
Details KENNET and AVON CANAL 656-1/0/0 Canal Bridge adjoining Abbey View Lock 11/08/72 GV II Road bridge. c1800. John Rennie, engineer. Ashlar. Single elliptical span approx 3.5m, on vertical abutments, with flush voussoirs and triple keystone each side, under deep string, with high parapet to heavy weathered coping, following slight downhill slope of road, but main arch spandrels are in horizontal courses. Parapets are swept at lower end, and an opening incorporating stone bollards on west side, giving to towpath, with walling continued to square pier to right. Upper side of bridge immediately adjacent to Abbey View Lock, (qv). The Kennet and Avon Canal was opened throughout in 1810. SOURCE: K.R. Clew, The Kennet & Avon Canal (Newton Abbot 1968). Listing NGR: ST7577764471 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 511362 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Horseshoe Walk Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. This structure is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3788, -2.3494
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA2 4HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26674778 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Abbey View Lock
Canal locks · 0.0 km
The Pump House Chimney
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Brindleys
B&Bs · 0.1 km
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Second Lock
Canal locks · 0.1 km
Top Lock
Canal locks · 0.2 km
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Wash House Lock
Canal locks · 0.2 km
Bath Deep Lock
Canal locks · 0.3 km
St Matthew's Church, Widcombe
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Bath Skyline Walk
Military museums · 0.4 km
Bath Botanical Gin Distillery
Distilleries · 0.4 km
Pulteney House
Hotels · 0.4 km
Lower Lock
Canal locks · 0.4 km
Nearby
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Abbey View Lock
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Pump House Chimney
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📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Brindleys
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Second Lock
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Top Lock
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Wash House Lock
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Where to eat & stay near Horseshoe Walk Bridge
Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Brindleys
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
Pulteney House
Pulteney House — a hotel in england south east.
📷 6Hotels · South West England
The Ayrlington
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Royal Hotel
Royal Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Bath Backpackers
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Cafés · South West England
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party — a café in england south east.
📷 5
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Cafe Pastel
Cafe Pastel — a café in england south east.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Brown's
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
joya
joya — a restaurant in england south east.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horseshoe Walk Bridge?
- Horseshoe Walk Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 4HQ), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Horseshoe Walk Bridge?
- Horseshoe Walk Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Horseshoe Walk Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 4HQ.
- Is Horseshoe Walk Bridge a listed building?
- Horseshoe Walk Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Horseshoe Walk Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Horseshoe Walk Bridge is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Horseshoe Walk Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Horseshoe Walk Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horseshoe Walk Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 4HQ.