Historic bridges · North West England
Pelter Bridge
In or near Rydal.
Pelter 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
- Windermere · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Pelter Bridge is located in Westmorland and Furness, postcode LA22 9LR. The nearest railway station is Windermere, which is 8.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Pelter Bridge is a historic bridge in North-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 8.8 km away. Postcode area LA22.
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Heritage listing
Details 1. 1291A RYDAL AND LOUGHRIGG RYDAL Pelter Bridge NY 30 NE 9/187 II GV 2. Date uncertain Stone rubble 3-centred arch and a small flood arch with slate parapet, narrow, humped. Very picturesque feature in parkland landscape. For group notes see General group description under Rydal. Listing NGR: NY3662605970 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 452641 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Rydal Mount is a historic grade-I listed building in Rydal, associated with the Romantic poet William Wordsworth, who lived there from 1813 until his death in 1850. The site features a significant garden designed by Wordsworth and showcases the family's literary heritage, including manuscripts and personal items.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pelter Bridge is a bridge located in North-West England, within the parish of Lakes (postcode LA22). It is situated in an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the River Eden and its tributaries.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4452, -2.9788
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA22 9LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 8.8 km
- Official site
- www.rydalmount.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w699383861 (ODbL)
- commons: Pelter Bridge, Rydal.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pelter Bridge?
- Pelter Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9LR), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is Pelter Bridge?
- Pelter Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pelter Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 9LR.
- Is Pelter Bridge a listed building?
- Pelter Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pelter Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Pelter Bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Pelter Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Pelter Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pelter Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9LR. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.