10 Bridges in County Durham That You Shouldn't Miss

September 22, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

Discover the best top things to do in County Durham, United Kingdom including Wynch Bridge, Low force, Durham Viaduct, Belmont Viaduct Durham, Causey Arch, Whorlton Bridge, Piercebridge Roman Fort & Bridge, Hownsgill Viaduct, Framwellgate Bridge, Prebends Bridge.
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1. Wynch Bridge

Bowlees Visitor Centre, Middleton in Teesdale DL12 0XE England http://www.transporttrust.com/heritage-sites/heritage-detail/wynch-bridge
Excellent
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Wynch Bridge

Reviewed By susieb130 - Middleton in Teesdale, United Kingdom

Absolutely fabulous place, gateway to lots of great walks. Tranquil place, beautiful scenery and one of my special places

2. Low force

River tees Waterfall, Middleton in Teesdale England
Excellent
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Low force

Reviewed By derekh74 - Hunstanton, United Kingdom

We’d been to High Force some years ago, so this time we headed to Low Force. We parked at Bowlees Visitor Centre. Parking there is pay and display and the ticket machine issues a ticket on receipt of your donation. There is a suggested donation depending how long you wish to stay. There is a small amount of free parking in a lay by on the road. From the car park you can walk across past the visitor centre and over the road, cross a field and through a small wooded area to see Low Force. You can cross a suspension bridge and walk to High Force, but we didn’t. We returned to the car park and from there found our way to Summerhill Force and Gibson’s Cave. It is a bit of a climb on some quite deep steps but well worth the effort.

3. Durham Viaduct

Lambton Street, Durham England http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1322851
Excellent
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Durham Viaduct

4. Belmont Viaduct Durham

DH1 1SS England
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Belmont Viaduct Durham

5. Causey Arch

Stanley England
Excellent
53%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
5%
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4.5 based on 101 reviews

Causey Arch

Reviewed By L3095CCangelas - Stanley, United Kingdom

Lovely views and scenery with a short Woodlands walk to the Arch. Alongside Tanfield Railway (the world's oldest railway) longer walks through the woods after the Arch and a must for people interested in photography

6. Whorlton Bridge

Whorlton Bridge, Barnard Castle DL12 8XD England
Excellent
45%
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Whorlton Bridge

Reviewed By sheepygold

The road to this bridge is closed to cars but you can park in the village and it is a short walk down to the picturesque bridge which was opened in 1831. There is an interesting information board and the views from the bridge are lovely.

7. Piercebridge Roman Fort & Bridge

The Green Just off the B6275., Piercebridge England
Excellent
29%
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47%
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4.0 based on 49 reviews

Piercebridge Roman Fort & Bridge

Reviewed By Cordelia12

We visited the bridge first, by parkingg in The George pub car park, climbing the wall ( style type thing) and following the path. The first t8me we went, official cleaners from a firm dealing with government antiquities were brushing the walls . It was a lovely sunny day, and only we were there. There is nothing but the stones and a sense of history, and some informative plaques to read. Nevertheless I felt a real sense of history. On another day we visited the Fort, again, only walls and plaques, but a tremendous felling of what had been there so many years ago. I’d love to go if they had any re-enactments , but again, a great sense of history. There are a few tea rooms and pubs in the locality to visit, which are very good.

8. Hownsgill Viaduct

Consett England
Excellent
40%
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Hownsgill Viaduct

9. Framwellgate Bridge

Silver Street, Durham England http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1322872
Excellent
21%
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43%
Satisfactory
36%
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Framwellgate Bridge

Reviewed By bdon257 - Morpeth, United Kingdom

Two of us visited Durham for the Lumiere Festival and this bridge is one of the access points onto the historic peninsula. The views up to the Cathedral are excellent and as the bridge is for pedestrians only you can take your time admiring the views up and down the River Wear. River boat trips leave from just below this bridge too.

10. Prebends Bridge

Durham England https://www.durhamworldheritagesite.com/learn/architecture/historic-bridges
Excellent
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Prebends Bridge

Reviewed By profjoypc - Alnwick, United Kingdom

This is one of my very favourite bridges. It spans the meander of the River Wear in Durham city yet when you are at the bridge you feel peaceful and away from the hustle bustle of town. It is beautiful old stone bridge that has so much history and character.

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