Historic bridges · North West England
Pack Horse Bridge
In or near Holcombe.
Pack Horse 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
- Farnworth · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pack Horse Bridge is a historic bridge in North-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bolton South and Walkden parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Farnworth, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area M26.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Nob End SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pack Horse Bridge is a historic bridge located in the unparished area of Bolton, North-West England. It is situated within the Nob End Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5523, -2.3766
- District
- Bolton
- Parish
- Bolton, unparished area
- Postcode
- M26 1PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolton South and Walkden
- Nearest railway station
- Farnworth — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: w531717269 (ODbL)
- commons: River Irwell, Prestolee Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3256163.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pack Horse Bridge?
- Pack Horse Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M26 1PJ), in the parish of Bolton, unparished area.
- What is Pack Horse Bridge?
- Pack Horse Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pack Horse Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Farnworth, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode M26 1PJ.
- Is Pack Horse Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Pack Horse Bridge is part of the Nob End SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Pack Horse Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Pack Horse Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pack Horse Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Farnworth, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M26 1PJ.