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Stamford Bridge

Stamford Bridge Railway Viaduct

Yorkshire And The Humber

Stamford Bridge

Stamford Bridge Railway Viaduct

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Stamford Bridge Railway Viaduct

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Location: Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Best Hikes to Stamford Bridge Railway Viaduct

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1. Hiking loop from Stamford Bridge

5.41km

01:23

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cottage Plantation – Wilson's Plantation loop from Dunnington

19.5km

04:55

30m

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

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3. Wilson's Plantation loop from Stamford Bridge

15.5km

03:55

30m

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

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Grace Mulligan

December 5, 2023

This impressive old railway viaduct that spans over the River Derwent is built from beautiful red brick and consists of 15 arches.

Once a vital link for the railway connecting York and Market Weighton, this structure stands as the largest remaining remnant of that historic railway line. Today, it has transformed into a tranquil and traffic-free crossing, offering a picturesque vantage point to admire the waterway below.

RichD

October 30, 2025

The oldest surviving cast-iron railway bridge of its kind in Britain, dating back to 1847. - The last train crossed the viaduct on 27 November 1965, after which the line was closed and the structure fell into disuse. By 1991, its condition had deteriorated so badly that East Yorkshire Borough Council planned to demolish it, estimating costs at £60,000. Thanks to local protests and rail heritage campaigners, the demolition was halted. The viaduct was restored and now forms part of the Sustrans National Cycle Network, preserving its legacy for public enjoyment.

RichD

October 30, 2025

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Location: Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Stamford Bridge Railway Viaduct

1. Hiking loop from Stamford Bridge

2. Cottage Plantation – Wilson's Plantation loop from Dunnington

3. Wilson's Plantation loop from Stamford Bridge

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