Historic bridges · North West England
Swanside Bridge
In or near Sawley.
Swanside 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
- Clitheroe · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Swanside Bridge is a historic bridge in Lancashire, North-West England. The site is within the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Pendle and Clitheroe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 5.5 km away. Postcode area BB7.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swanside Bridge is a bridge located in Downham, Lancashire, North-West England. It is situated within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 53.9042, -2.3288
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Ribble Valley
- Parish
- Downham
- Postcode
- BB7 4DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pendle and Clitheroe
- Nearest railway station
- Clitheroe — 5.5 km
Sources
- osm: w1334806687 (ODbL)
- commons: Swanside Bridge over Smithies Brook (1736392).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swanside Bridge?
- Swanside Bridge is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB7 4DW), in the parish of Downham.
- What is Swanside Bridge?
- Swanside Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swanside Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB7 4DW.
- Is Swanside Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Swanside Bridge is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Swanside Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Swanside Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swanside Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB7 4DW.