Historic bridges · East Midlands
Swithland Viaduct
In or near Mountsorrel.
Swithland Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Nunckley Hill · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Swithland Viaduct is a historic bridge in Leicestershire, the East Midlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Mid Leicestershire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Nunckley Hill, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area LE12.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buddon Wood and Swithland Reservoir SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swithland Viaduct is a bridge located in Swithland, Leicestershire, within the East Midlands. It is situated near the Buddon Wood and Swithland Reservoir, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 52.7174, -1.1734
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Charnwood
- Parish
- Swithland
- Postcode
- LE12 8XZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Nunckley Hill — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: w663254851 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Swithland Viaduct (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Swithland Viaduct.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Swithland Viaduct
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Swithland Reservoir
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Swithland Hall
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Swithland
Villages · 1.0 km
Mountsorrel Cross
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Swithland Cross War Memorial
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Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway And Bridge At Swithland Reservoir Water Works
Museums · 1.2 km
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Museums · 1.3 km
6 Former Filter Beds, Water Tank With Gazebo, And Steps At Swithland Reservoir Water Works
Museums · 1.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swithland Viaduct?
- Swithland Viaduct is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE12 8XZ), in the parish of Swithland.
- What is Swithland Viaduct?
- Swithland Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swithland Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Nunckley Hill, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE12 8XZ.
- Is Swithland Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Swithland Viaduct is part of the Buddon Wood and Swithland Reservoir SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Swithland Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Swithland Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swithland Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Nunckley Hill, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE12 8XZ.