Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Swing Bridge
The Swing 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
- Ilkley · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Swing Bridge is a historic bridge in Yorkshire. The site is within the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Keighley and Ilkley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area LS29.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Swing Bridge is a functional bridge located in Ilkley, Yorkshire, within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Its design serves both transport and aesthetic purposes, contributing to the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9323, -1.8149
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Ilkley
- Postcode
- LS29 8JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkley — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: w4986011 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Swing Bridge?
- The Swing Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 8JT), in the parish of Ilkley.
- Is The Swing Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — The Swing Bridge is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Swing Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, The Swing Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Swing Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 8JT.