Historic bridges · North West England
Pooley Bridge
In or near Penruddock.
Pooley Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pooley Bridge, the nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), located 6.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CA10 2NP.
About
Pooley Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1145267). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Pooley Bridge was an historic stone road bridge that crossed the River Eamont in the village of Pooley Bridge near the northern end of Ullswater. It connected two civil parishes, Barton and Pooley Bridge and Dacre, and was grade II listed in January 1991. The bridge, erected in 1764 and replacing an earlier bridge from the 16th century, was washed away on 6 December 2015 when Cumbria was hit by heavy flooding during Storm Desmond, after storm waters eroded the riverbed around the base of the bridge supports.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Pooley Bridge is a picturesque village located near Ullswater, known for its historical significance and natural beauty. Visitors can explore the Ullswater Preservation Society's efforts to protect the lake and enjoy scenic views and walking trails in the surrounding area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Pooley Bridge was an historic stone road bridge that crossed the River Eamont in the village of Pooley Bridge near the northern end of Ullswater. It connected two civil parishes, Barton and Pooley Bridge and Dacre, and was grade II listed in January 1991. The bridge, erected in 1764 and replacing an earlier bridge from the 16th century, was washed away on 6 December 2015 when Cumbria was hit by heavy flooding during Storm Desmond, after storm waters eroded the riverbed around the base of the bridge supports. A parapet stone was inscribed "JS & IR 1764".
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.6122, -2.8222
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Barton and Pooley Bridge
- Postcode
- CA10 2NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 6.9 km
- Opening
- | inaugurated =
- Official site
- www.ullswaterheritage.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q21891735 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pooley Bridge (structure) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pooley Bridge?
- Pooley Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 2NP), in the parish of Barton and Pooley Bridge.
- What is Pooley Bridge?
- Pooley Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pooley Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 2NP.
- Who owns Pooley Bridge?
- Pooley Bridge is owned by | maint =.
- Is Pooley Bridge a listed building?
- Pooley Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pooley Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Pooley Bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Pooley Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Pooley Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pooley Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 2NP.