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.

Dan Hobson

April 22, 2020

Cycling

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

Cycling

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

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2. Pensford Viaduct – View of the Pensford Viaduct loop from Bristol Temple Meads

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3. View of Chew Valley – View of the Pensford Viaduct loop from Lawrence Hill

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Location: Publow, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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

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