Historic bridges · London
Welsh Harp Bridge
Also known as: Cool Oak Bridge
In or near Elstree.
Welsh Harp 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
- Hendon · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Welsh Harp Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Also known as: Cool Oak Bridge. Coordinates: 51.5750°, -0.2425°.
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Official information
Welsh Harp Bridge is a notable structure located in Hendon, providing access across the Welsh Harp reservoir. Visitors can enjoy scenic views and engage in various outdoor activities around the reservoir area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Brent Reservoir SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Welsh Harp Bridge, also known as Cool Oak Bridge, is located in the London region within the Barnet parish. It spans the Brent Reservoir, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 51.5750, -0.2425
- District
- Barnet
- Parish
- Barnet, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW9 7AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hendon
- Phone
- 0208 202 3236
- Nearest railway station
- Hendon — 0.6 km
- Official site
- hendonmosque.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w1154302185 (ODbL)
- commons: Welsh Harp Bridge 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hendon Mosque & Islamic Centre
Historic churches · 0.4 km
The Platform
Viewpoints · 0.6 km
Brent Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.6 km
West Hendon Playing Fields
Parks · 0.7 km
Woodfield School
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
The Hyde
Chapels · 0.9 km
West Hendon
Chapels · 0.9 km
Here we come, here we rise
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
Staples Corner
Chapels · 1.0 km
St Matthias the Apostle church, Colindale
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Cineworld Cinema Staples Corner
Theatres · 1.3 km
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Welsh Harp Bridge?
- Welsh Harp Bridge is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW9 7AB), in the parish of Barnet, unparished area.
- What is Welsh Harp Bridge?
- Welsh Harp Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Welsh Harp Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Hendon, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW9 7AB.
- Is Welsh Harp Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Welsh Harp Bridge is part of the Brent Reservoir SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Welsh Harp Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Welsh Harp Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Welsh Harp Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Hendon, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW9 7AB.