Doctor Bridge over the river Esk is a grade 2 listed building. It's a probable 17th century packhorse bridge which was widened in 1734 for surgeon Edward Tyson. This is probably why it's called Doctor Bridge.
The bridge gives access from the Woolpack Inn to the south of the river, the river path and the fells.

David Howells

June 26, 2021

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Cute little stone bridge on the walk on the way up to Green Crag.

Tom

June 18, 2019

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A nice example of a medievil bridge.

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Location: Eskdale, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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