Historic bridges Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
Slaithwaite Viaduct
In or near Marsden.
Slaithwaite Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite Β· 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Slaithwaite Viaduct is a historic bridge in Yorkshire. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Colne Valley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area HD7.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Slaithwaite Viaduct is a bridge located in Yorkshire, within the Kirklees unparished area. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its location within the South Pennine Moors SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6229, -1.8851
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD7 5AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colne Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite β 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: w954039071 (ODbL)
- commons: Bridge MVL 3-61 - Holme Lane, Slaithwaite - geograph.org.uk - 915143.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Slaithwaite Viaduct?
- Slaithwaite Viaduct is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD7 5AU), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Slaithwaite Viaduct?
- Slaithwaite Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Slaithwaite Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD7 5AU.
- Is Slaithwaite Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes β Slaithwaite Viaduct is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Slaithwaite Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Slaithwaite Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Slaithwaite Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD7 5AU.