Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Townfoot Bridge
In or near Hawkswick.
Townfoot Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Townfoot Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.1467°, -2.0493°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wharfe SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Wharfedale SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Townfoot Bridge is a bridge located in North-West England, within the parish of Kettlewell with Starbotton, postcode BD23. It is situated within the boundaries of the River Wharfe SSSI and Upper Wharfedale SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1467, -2.0493
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Kettlewell with Starbotton
- Postcode
- BD23 5QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- osm: w1350772452 (ODbL)
- commons: Bridge over Kettlewell Beck near Blue Bell Inn (geograph 4601310).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Townfoot Bridge?
- Townfoot Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5QZ), in the parish of Kettlewell with Starbotton.
- What is Townfoot Bridge?
- Townfoot Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Townfoot Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode BD23 5QZ.
- Is Townfoot Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Townfoot Bridge is part of the River Wharfe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Wharfedale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Townfoot Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Townfoot Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Townfoot Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5QZ. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.