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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · East Midlands

Whatstandwell Bridge

In or near Cromford.

Free admission

Whatstandwell Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

George VI postbox, Whatstandwell Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 5055932

JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Whatstandwell · 0.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

You can reach Whatstandwell Bridge by taking a train to Whatstandwell station, which is 0.3 km away. The postcode for the area is DE4 5HP. Entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Whatstandwell Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1335314). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Heritage listing

Whatstandwell railway station serves the villages of Whatstandwell and Crich Carr in Derbyshire, England. It is a stop on the Derwent Valley line, which runs between Derby and Matlock. The station is owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Railway. It is the nearest station to the National Tramway Museum at Crich; there is a steep uphill walk of about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the station to the museum.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cromford Canal SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Whatstandwell railway station serves the villages of Whatstandwell and Crich Carr in Derbyshire, England. It is a stop on the Derwent Valley line, which runs between Derby and Matlock. The station is owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Railway. It is the nearest station to the National Tramway Museum at Crich; there is a steep uphill walk of about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the station to the museum.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
53.0855, -1.5071
County
Derbyshire
District
Amber Valley
Parish
Alderwasley
Postcode
DE4 5HP
Parliamentary constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Nearest railway station
Whatstandwell0.3 km

Sources

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Villages · East Midlands

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Whatstandwell — a village in england east midlands.

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Campsites · East Midlands

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Alderwasley Chapel

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Where to eat & stay near Whatstandwell Bridge

Places to stay

Given out, stumped - geograph.org.uk - 5678047📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Hankin Farm Campsite

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House over tunnel at Whatstandwell - geograph.org.uk - 6447038📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Haytop Country Park

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Caravan parks · East Midlands

Cliff Farm Wakebridge

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Way Markers on the Midshires Way, Derbyshire - geograph.org.uk - 6660299📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Birchwood Farm

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Hostels · East Midlands

Shining Cliff Hostel

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Places to eat & drink

Whatstandwell Bridge, Cromford Canal - geograph.org.uk - 8243313📷 5

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Range Of 3 Cottages Formerly The Wheatsheaf Public House

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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark - geograph.org.uk - 6323445📷 5

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The Black Swan Public House And Attached L Shaped Range Of Outbuildings To The North-East

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whatstandwell Bridge?
Whatstandwell Bridge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 5HP), in the parish of Alderwasley.
What is Whatstandwell Bridge?
Whatstandwell Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Whatstandwell Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 5HP.
Is Whatstandwell Bridge a listed building?
Whatstandwell Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Whatstandwell Bridge a protected site?
Yes — Whatstandwell Bridge is part of the Cromford Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Whatstandwell Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Whatstandwell Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Whatstandwell Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 5HP.