Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Skipton Road
In or near Coniston Cold.
Skipton Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gargrave · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Skipton Road is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.9909°, -2.1409°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Skipton railway station is a Grade II listed station which serves the market town of Skipton, in North Yorkshire, England. It is a stop on the Airedale Line, which provides access to destinations such as Leeds, Bradford, Carlisle, Lancaster and Morecambe. The station is operated by Northern Trains and is situated 27 miles (43 km) north-west of Leeds; it is located on Broughton Road.
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Background
History
As the "Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales", Skipton historically has had high volumes of leisure traffic. serves as an alternative for this function, being at the southern end of the Dales Way. The original station was opened on 7 September 1847 by the Leeds and Bradford Extension Railway, as a temporary terminus of its line from . The line was extended to a year later on 2 October 1848. Initially, passengers would leave the train at Skipton for onward travel to the villages of Wharfedale by horse-drawn coach. There are still over 20 hotels clustered around the station, including the historic Herriots Hotel (formerly the Midland Hotel). The next year, the "little" North Western Railway opened…
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- Coordinates
- 53.9909, -2.1409
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Coniston Cold
- Postcode
- BD23 4DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Gargrave — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: w32915265 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Skipton railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skipton Road?
- Skipton Road is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 4DR), in the parish of Coniston Cold.
- What is Skipton Road?
- Skipton Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skipton Road?
- The nearest railway station is Gargrave, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 4DR.
- Who owns Skipton Road?
- Skipton Road is owned by Northern Trains.
- Is Skipton Road free to visit?
- Yes, Skipton Road is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skipton Road?
- The nearest railway station is Gargrave, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 4DR.