Historic bridges · North West England
Rothay Bridge
In or near Rydal.
Rothay 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 · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rothay Bridge, the nearest railway station is Windermere, which is 6.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is LA22 0EH, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Rothay 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 6.8 km away. Postcode area LA22.
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Heritage listing
Details 1. 1291A RYDAL AND LOUGHRIGG Rothay Bridge NY 30 SE 10/6 II 2. Built of slate in dry stone walling technique, with flat slate slabs as a parapet. Single segmental arch with low flood arches. Part also in Ambleside parish. 1. 1291A AMBLESIDE ROTHAY ROAD Rothay Bridge NY 30 SE 10/6 II 2. Date uncertain. Built of slate in dry stone walling technique, with flat slate slabs at a parapet. Single segmental arch with low flood arches at sides. Part also in Rydal and Loughrigg. Listing NGR: NY3721903893 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 451894 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rothay 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
- 54.4266, -2.9692
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA22 0EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 6.8 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w1112805889 (ODbL)
- commons: Old Boundary Marker by the A593, Rothay Bridge, Lakes Parish (geograph 6045161).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rothay Bridge?
- Rothay Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 0EH), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is Rothay Bridge?
- Rothay Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rothay Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 0EH.
- Is Rothay Bridge a listed building?
- Rothay Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rothay Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Rothay Bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Rothay Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Rothay Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rothay Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 0EH.