Historic bridges · North West England
Helmshore Viaduct
Helmshore 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
- Irwell Vale · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Helmshore Viaduct is a historic bridge in Lancashire, North-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Rossendale and Darwen parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Irwell Vale, about 2.1 km away. Postcode area BB4.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Helmshore Viaduct is a bridge located in North-West England, within the Lancashire county and the Rossendale unparished area. It is part of the West Pennine Moors Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 53.6908, -2.3373
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Rossendale
- Parish
- Rossendale, unparished area
- Postcode
- BB4 4NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rossendale and Darwen
- Nearest railway station
- Irwell Vale — 2.1 km
- Official site
- www.lancashire.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w631107274 (ODbL)
- commons: Leat entering Higher Mill, Helmshore - geograph.org.uk - 4117847.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Helmshore Viaduct?
- Helmshore Viaduct is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB4 4NU), in the parish of Rossendale, unparished area.
- Is Helmshore Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Helmshore Viaduct is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Helmshore Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Helmshore Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Helmshore Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Irwell Vale, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB4 4NU.