Historic bridges · North East England
Coupland Viaduct
Coupland 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
- Appleby · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Coupland Viaduct is a historic bridge in North-East England. Built or established in 1861, it dates from the Victorian period. 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. The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 2.8 km away. Postcode area CA16.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Appleby 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
Coupland Viaduct is a Victorian bridge located in Murton, North-East England. Established in 1861, it is situated within the designated areas of the Appleby Fells SSSI, River Eden and Tributaries SSSI, and the North Pennines AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5623, -2.4574
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Murton
- Postcode
- CA16 6LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Established
- 1861
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: w1130696324 (ODbL)
- commons: Coupland Viaduct - geograph.org.uk - 311417.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coupland Viaduct?
- Coupland Viaduct is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA16 6LL), in the parish of Murton.
- When was Coupland Viaduct built?
- Built or established in 1861.
- Is Coupland Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Coupland Viaduct is part of the Appleby Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Coupland Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Coupland Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coupland Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA16 6LL.