Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Poniel Old Bridge
In or near Coalburn.
Poniel Old Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Poniel Old Bridge, the nearest railway station is Lanark, located 9.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is ML11 9PA, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Poniel Old Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1497). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 12/01/1971 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Douglas NGR NS 85303 35188 Coordinates 285303, 635188 — Early 19th century single segmental-span bridge. Coursed roughly-squared rubble with droved rough ashlar parapets, splayed, and rising to apex.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Poniel Old Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5968, -3.8218
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 9PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark — 9.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17848924 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Wolfcrooks Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Broken Cross Muir
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Collierhall Farm Caravan Site
Campsites · 2.1 km
Castle Mains
Castles · 2.6 km
Douglas Castle
Castles · 3.5 km
Cameronian Scottish Rifles War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.6 km
Glaikhead Bing
Mountains & hills · 3.9 km
Coalburn
Villages · 4.1 km
Whiteside Hill
Mountains & hills · 4.1 km
Limmer Hill
Mountains & hills · 4.2 km
Douglas Estate North Bridge
Historic bridges · 4.3 km
WWII Army Camp
Historic houses · 4.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Wolfcrooks Bridge
Wolfcrooks Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Broken Cross Muir
Broken Cross Muir — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Collierhall Farm Caravan Site
Collierhall Farm Caravan Site — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Castle Mains
Castle Mains — building in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Douglas Castle
Douglas Castle — castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Cameronian Scottish Rifles War Memorial
Cameronian Scottish Rifles War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Poniel Old Bridge
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Collierhall Farm Caravan Site
Collierhall Farm Caravan Site — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
New Lanark Mill Hotel
New Lanark Mill Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Scottish Equi Complex
Scottish Equi Complex — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Clyde Valley Caravan Park
Clyde Valley Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Newhouse Park Farm
Newhouse Park Farm — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas
Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Clydesdale Inn
The Clydesdale Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
74 Main Street, Carnwath
74 Main Street, Carnwath in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Post Horn Hotel, Crawford
Post Horn Hotel, Crawford in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills
Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
More bridges in this region
📷 5
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Spittal-on-Rule
Spittal-on-Rule in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Coldstream Bridge
Coldstream Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poniel Old Bridge?
- Poniel Old Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 9PA).
- What is Poniel Old Bridge?
- Poniel Old Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Poniel Old Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lanark, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML11 9PA.
- Is Poniel Old Bridge a listed building?
- Poniel Old Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Poniel Old Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Poniel Old Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Poniel Old Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 9PA. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.