Historic bridges · North West England
Podgill Viaduct
Podgill 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
- Kirkby Stephen East · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Podgill Viaduct is a historic bridge in North-West 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 Kirkby Stephen East, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area CA17.
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Protected designations
- 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
Podgill Viaduct is a Victorian bridge located in Kirkby Stephen, North-West England (postcode CA17). Established in 1861, it is situated within the River Eden and Tributaries Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 54.4661, -2.3383
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kirkby Stephen
- Postcode
- CA17 4JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Established
- 1861
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen East — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: w1108612690 (ODbL)
- commons: Podgill Viaduct - geograph.org.uk - 1533249.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Podgill Viaduct?
- Podgill Viaduct is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4JN), in the parish of Kirkby Stephen.
- When was Podgill Viaduct built?
- Built or established in 1861.
- Is Podgill Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Podgill Viaduct is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Podgill Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Podgill Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Podgill Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4JN.