Historic bridges · North West England
Wasdale Old Bridge
In or near Orton.
Wasdale Old 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
Wasdale Old Bridge is a historic bridge in North-West England. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. Postcode area CA10.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Shap Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wasdale Old Bridge is a bridge located in North-West England, within the parish of Shap Rural. It is situated in an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the Shap Fells and the River Eden and Tributaries, as well as part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 54.4687, -2.6731
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Shap Rural
- Postcode
- CA10 3QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- osm: w56059139 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wasdale Old Bridge?
- Wasdale Old Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 3QW), in the parish of Shap Rural.
- What is Wasdale Old Bridge?
- Wasdale Old Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wasdale Old Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode CA10 3QW.
- Is Wasdale Old Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Wasdale Old Bridge is part of the Shap Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wasdale Old Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Wasdale Old Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wasdale Old Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 3QW. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.