Dent Head Viaduct is an impressive 10-arch bridge that is 100 feet (30 m) high and 597 feet (182 m) long. The viaduct was built for the Midland Railway Company between 1869-76 out of Dent Marble. Interestingly, it crosses over the quarry that bore the stone.

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1. Ribblehead Viaduct – View of the Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Dent Head Viaduct

15.8km

04:31

360m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ribblehead Viaduct – View of the Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Ribblehead

16.4km

04:41

370m

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3. View of Dentdale – Dent Head Viaduct loop from Dent

14.3km

04:21

490m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 330 m

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Location: Dent, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Dent Head Viaduct

1. Ribblehead Viaduct – View of the Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Dent Head Viaduct

2. Ribblehead Viaduct – View of the Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Ribblehead

3. View of Dentdale – Dent Head Viaduct loop from Dent

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