Historic bridges · North West England
Merrygill Viaduct
In or near Helbeck.
Merrygill 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
- Kirkby Stephen East · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Merrygill Viaduct is a historic bridge in North-West England. Built or established in 1861, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, about 1.7 km away. Postcode area CA17.
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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
Merrygill Viaduct is a Victorian bridge located in Hartley, North-West England. Established in 1861, it spans the River Eden and is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI and the North Pennines AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4700, -2.3343
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Hartley
- Postcode
- CA17 4JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Established
- 1861
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen East — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: w977075106 (ODbL)
- commons: Merrygill Viaduct - geograph.org.uk - 854295.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merrygill Viaduct?
- Merrygill Viaduct is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4JJ), in the parish of Hartley.
- What is Merrygill Viaduct?
- Merrygill Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Merrygill Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4JJ.
- When was Merrygill Viaduct built?
- Built or established in 1861.
- Is Merrygill Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Merrygill Viaduct is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Merrygill Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Merrygill Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Merrygill Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4JJ.