Historic bridges · North West England
Waverley Viaduct
In or near Carlisle.
Waverley 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
- Carlisle · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Waverley Viaduct is a historic bridge in the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1861, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 2.2 km away. Postcode area CA2.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Waverley Viaduct is a Victorian bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands, specifically in the unparished area of Cumberland, postcode CA2. Established in 1861, it is part of the River Eden and Tributaries Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 54.8995, -2.9632
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Cumberland, unparished area
- Postcode
- CA2 7NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Established
- 1861
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: w375905215 (ODbL)
- commons: Engine Lonning Bridge over the River Eden - geograph.org.uk - 2787255.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waverley Viaduct?
- Waverley Viaduct is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA2 7NY), in the parish of Cumberland, unparished area.
- What is Waverley Viaduct?
- Waverley Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Waverley Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA2 7NY.
- When was Waverley Viaduct built?
- Built or established in 1861.
- Is Waverley Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Waverley Viaduct is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Waverley Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Waverley Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Waverley Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA2 7NY.