Historic bridges · North East England
Smardale Gill Viaduct
In or near Sandford.
Smardale Gill Viaduct in England North East, United Kingdom.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Smardale Gill Viaduct is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Smardale Gill SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ash Fell SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SMARDALE GILL
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Smardale Gill Viaduct is a railway bridge located in North-East England. It is notable for its impressive stone arch design and serves as a remnant of the former South Durham and Lancashire Union Railway. The viaduct is a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical significance and architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4568, -2.4228
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Waitby
- Postcode
- CA17 4HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17542907 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Smardale Gill Viaduct (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smardale Gill Viaduct?
- Smardale Gill Viaduct is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4HG), in the parish of Waitby.
- What is Smardale Gill Viaduct?
- Smardale Gill Viaduct in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Smardale Gill Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4HG.
- Is Smardale Gill Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Smardale Gill Viaduct is part of the Smardale Gill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ash Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Smardale Gill Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Smardale Gill Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Smardale Gill Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4HG.