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Pensford Viaduct

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Pensford Viaduct

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    1. Ashton Court Greenway – View of Pensford Viaduct loop from Lawrence Hill

    63.2km

    04:01

    600m

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    December 4, 2019

    Spanning 995 feet (303 meters) and 95 feet (29 meters) tall, the Pensford viaduct is impossible to miss when you visit the village. The beautiful disused railway bridge was built in 1874 to carry trains over the Chew Valley. In 1964, the viaduct carried its final train and it began to suffer damage, especially after the Great Flood of 1968.

    In 1984, the viaduct was offered for sale for £1 but no one bought it, probably due to the high maintenance costs. Today, it is owned by the Highways Agency Historical Railways Estate.

      April 22, 2020

      Impressive viaduct set amidst beautiful rolling countryside. The cycle route passes right underneath the arches and is a fabulous section of trail.

        February 27, 2019

        Check out the Rising Sun for a lovely pub lunch nestled under the viaduct with the river babbling by the garden.

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