Ferry Bridge is a pretty Victorian foot bridge over the River Trent.

Built to replace a small ferry service that had operated at the same site since the 13th century. and gifted to the town by brewing magnate Michael Arthur Bass, later Lord Burton.

The bridge is a "semi-suspension" bridge, of which this is the first and only one of its kind in Europe to be built to this design.

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August 26, 2022

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The Ferry Bridge is a pedestrian bridge over the River Trent. It was opened in 1889 and replaced a small ferry service that had run since the 13th century.
It's a semi-suspension bridge and was the only one of this design to be built in Europe.

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1. Trent Valley loop, Cannock Chase & Lichfield Cathedral from Burton-on-Trent

69.4km

03:20

420m

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2. Ferry Bridge – Washlands and River Trent loop from Burton-on-Trent

56.0km

02:35

270m

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3. Ferry Bridge – Longford Old Mill loop from Derby

92.5km

04:10

670m

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Location: Burton, East Staffordshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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Ferry Bridge

1. Trent Valley loop, Cannock Chase & Lichfield Cathedral from Burton-on-Trent

2. Ferry Bridge – Washlands and River Trent loop from Burton-on-Trent

3. Ferry Bridge – Longford Old Mill loop from Derby

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